So Apprently it doesn't matter
So I read this today and realized that I recently closed an account with two of the Banks listed in the story.
So the efforts I take to protect my identity are all for naught, since I cross-cut shred everything with my name on it (before I throw it away), I practice safe online practice (only using my Cedit card at places where I know of the store or have a history and their practices are up to my security standards)...but apprently jackholes at banks are selling information like mine (maybe even mine) to fraudsters and swindlers.
I really wonder if, since my account is closed, that they will still contact me if my name was sold?