Questions about an Identity Theft Post

What mistakes did this woman make to have her identity stolen?
She Didn't Really do anything wrong she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Why do you feel ID Theft is such a common problem these days? I think it is a growing problem because everything is becoming more and more expensive and people need the money so they become desperate and steal it.
What type of documents or personal belongings would someone have to obtain to steal a person’s identity?  Your Name and social Security Number
What are some ideas that you would suggest to someone to protect their identity from being stolen. To Check your Credit Score And Set up an Identity theft alert.
Who do you think is to blame, the person stealing the identity, or the person who is not protecting themselves from identity theft? I think it is more the theifs fault because the victim may not be informed about how to prevent identity theft.