>Perhaps it isn't as much an issue in Europe, but
>in North America identity theft is becoming a
>VERY serious problem.
>
>People have had their own houses sold right out
>from under their feet, and it's VERY difficult
>to undo all the damage that can be done.
>
>Name and address is something I wouldn't blindly
>hand out to anyone who asked. ANY bank information
>is a MAJOR no-no here, I can't imagine anyone here
>would put that information in the public domain.

It is a very large problem in the UK as well. I am not aware of people
having houses sold from under them this way, but the biggest problem seems
to be fraudsters getting a credit card in your name, and running up
horrendous bills, and you do not find out until the bailiffs call.

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