We have often warned that information left in the dumpster can lead to identity theft. In Memphis they have arrested Ashley Johnson for just that.

It is alleged that Ashley was looking for boxes to move when she found old job applications from McAlister’s Restaurant. She used the information to open fraudulent credit accounts at stores around the city. To get the cash she would return merchandise purchased with the fraudulent accounts and put the balance on gift cards. The gift cards were then sold for cash.

Never put your social security number on a job application. They only need it once you are hired. And if you accept job applications please do the right thing and shred them.