Reader's View: Going electronic can lead to ID theft

I have a question: How come many of the companies we do business with put pressure on us to go electronic in saving something or another?

I resist following their pleas because of the danger of hacking and identity theft about which we are warned. I know my bank and investment firms use electronics to handle my accounts, and I am not comfortable about that, either.

I have consulted with various people, and I get about a 50-50 response. This is a dilemma for me and maybe others.

Am I needlessly concerned?

Bob Cresap

Cloquet