Identity theft continues to rise with a record number of new cases being reported over the past year.

Security experts say it's especially bad during tax season.

And according to ABC News, it's the little things that many of us overlook.

Like, for example, leaving important papers lying around in the back seat of your car.

The message security experts want everyone to remember is - you can never be too safe.

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