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“the poor don’t have much in the way of money or possessions to steal—so it turns out that the most profitable thing to steal is the whole person.” quote by Gary A. Haugen
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““the poor don’t have much in the way of money or possessions to steal—so it turns out that the most profitable thing to steal is the whole person.””

Gary A. Haugen

About This Quote

Stealing a person—through identity theft or exploitation—yields the greatest profit because it grants access to all their assets.

In simple terms: Identity theft is the most profitable theft.

Key Takeaway

Protect personal data and be vigilant.

Themes

crime exploitation identity profit

Mood

cautious serious analytical

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • online banking
  • social media
  • employment
  • healthcare
  • legal documents

Key Concepts

security ethics economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you safeguard your identity?
  • What motivates such crimes?
A Different Perspective

Legal consequences and moral implications are severe.

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