Identity Theft by Illegal Immigrants a Growing Problem Locally
by Samuel King (king@wsbt.com)
Illegal immigrants using stolen identities to get jobs is a growing problem. Some local cities, including Elkhart and Goshen, have devoted detectives full-time to the issue. Carlos Hernandez of Three Rivers says he's had his identity stolen more than once. (WSBT photo)

By WSBT News1

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2007 at 8:32 PM EST

(WSBT) Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country. What's also growing is the number of illegal immigrants using fake identities to get jobs. Some local cities, including Elkhart and Goshen, have devoted detectives full-time to the issue.

As the number of victims of identity theft grows, more people are living a nightmare.

A Frozen Life

Carlos Hernandez of Three Rivers says somewhere at some time, someone stole his identity. And it's happened more than once.

"I did find out one time that there was a guy with insurance on a car in my name, I think it was some part of Virginia,â€