> the term came from the banking sector themselves with the purpose of doing so As far as I can see after a bit of research, that doesn't seem to be the case.

> the term came from the banking sector themselves with the purpose of doing so As far as I can see after a bit of research, that doesn't seem to be the case. Do you recall where you first heard that idea? > No one has stolen any one's identity. Nobody thinks that a victim of identity theft is left with no identity. It's figurative language just like your computer firewall isn't there to keep the flames back.