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dumpster diving
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Def: a low-tech method of identity theft by looking through other people's trash for personal information like account numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers
Example: Dumpster diving isn't limited to searching through the trash for obvious treasures like access codes or passwords written down on sticky notes.
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Generally speaking 'dumpster diving' is looking through other people’s trash for items that can be used or sold.
Here the definition is releted to identity theft.
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