[84porsche]

I think their are far easier ways for identity theft than scanning an online BBS. I am sure you can learn alot about a person but not enough to be worthwhile. It would be far easier to go after a stack of forms at a college or university where your ID is your SSN. The SSN is usually a key to your credit. With the new free credit reports and the new legislation "Check 21," you have more tools available to protect yourself from identity theft.