Over a two-year period nearly a dozen hospital patients had their identities stolen costing them, according to sources, over $30,000. Was a security guard responsible for some of the thefts? 

An I-Team investigation found that a security guard had a felony record but was still hired by an outside security firm contracted by Rhode Island Hospital.

So how do you protect yourself from identity thefts in these situations? Watch Jim Taricani’s report by clicking on his video report at left.