Jan 7, 2009 / 21:15 pm
Identity thieves have used the Bishop of Brooklyn’s Social Security number and birth date to apply for credit cards.
Diocese of Brooklyn spokesman Fr. Kieran Harrington confirmed that Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio’s identity was stolen, the New York Daily News reports.
"His identity was compromised," Fr. Harrington said.
The thieves had applied to MasterCard for new cards in the 64-year-old bishop’s name.