Identity theft can be prevented if organizations tell people when their ID is used. “For example”, says Grant Edwards, President of ID Alarm, “you could receive a text message that your Social Security Number or Drivers Licence was checked at a bank ten seconds ago. If you are not in the bank or on their website, then you know that identity theft is occurring.” The phone number for the bank is in the alert so you can call and stop the transaction.

Hmmm ... this might be an effective approach.