Which sentence from Passage A BEST explains why identity theft has become a problem in the world today?

A
Many people do not realize how easily criminals can obtain our personal data without having to break into our homes.

B
If you receive applications for “pre-approved” credit cards in the mail, but discard them without tearing up the enclosed materials, criminals may retrieve them and try to activate the cards for their use without your knowledge.

C
In recent years, the Internet has become an appealing place for criminals to obtain identifying data, such as passwords or even banking information.

D
With enough identifying information about an individual, a criminal can take over that individual’s identity to conduct a wide range of crimes.