21. Fraud And Identity Theft Public Safety Canada fraud and identity theft Basic facts and tips on preventing RCMP Computer crime prevention Page Hints, tips and background http://www.vaonline.org/fraud.html

Home Search Networks Contact ... Return to Cybercrime and Internet Issues Main Fraud and Identity Theft Note that complaints can be made to agencies in multiple countries if the perpetrators are located in a different country than the victim. The following links are organized by their agency's/site's country of origin International Canada United Kingdom United States ... Related Documents International Nigeria - The 419 Coalition Website : Information about the "Nigeria" - and similar - scams, how to recognize them and report them OLAF: The European Commission's Anti-Fraud Office : The mission of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is to protect the interests of the European Union, to fight fraud, corruption and any other irregular activity, including misconduct within the European Institutions. Canada Canadian Council of Better Business Bureaus : The online web presence for this organization, which includes reporting fraud and crime. Internet Scambusters : This site is dedicated to exposing frauds, hoaxes and illegal activities on the Internet, while at the same time highlighting actual dangers. Public Safety Canada: Fraud and Identity Theft : Basic facts and tips on preventing identity theft, and what to do if you be come a victim.

22. Identity Theft And Fraud - Crime Prevention - Police Department - City Of Kent, Family violence FEMA Fire King County Police Washington state.Kent police vehicles. Police crime prevention identity theft and fraud http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/police/crimeprevention/idtheft.asp

City of Kent, Washington City of Kent WASHINGTON City services Contact us ... Crime prevention Identity theft and fraud Identity theft and fraud What is identity theft? What is it: Identity theft happens when a criminal obtains data that personally identifies you and then uses that for an illegal purpose - typically theft. The thief takes advantage of your good credit rating , and leaves behind bad credit in your name. Losses to consumers and businesses due to identity theft totaled $745 million in 1997 according to the Secret Service. Kent Police Detectives have seen a dramatic increase in the fraudulent use of stolen identity over the past three years. Identity theft is now a Felony under Washington State Law ( RCW 9.35.020 The Identity Thief Gets Your Information By: Stealing your purse or wallet. They are frequently stolen from shopping carts in supermarkets. Stealing mail from your mailbox to obtain newly issued credit cards, bank and credit card statements, pre-approved credit offers, or tax information. Accessing your credit report fraudulently by posing as an employer, loan officer, or landlord and ordering a copy.

23. Identity Theft Kit Title identity theft Kit Author The National crime prevention Program identity theft is part of identity fraud, and specifically refers to the theft http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/theft1.htm

Search Search our site Browse Home Page News Ideas and Initiatives Learning ... Links Site Info Contact us Site help Site map Frequently Asked Questions ... Submissions guide Fraud Identity Theft Kit Title: Identity Theft Kit Author: Number of pages: Date published: May 2004 Identity Theft Identity theft is part of identity fraud, and specifically refers to the theft and use of personal identifying information of a person, as opposed to the use of a fictitious identity. This includes the theft and use of personal information of persons either living or dead. Identity Fraud Fraud is gaining a benefit by deception. Usually, but not always, such gains are financial. The cost of fraud is increasing both in Australia and internationally, and can be devastating to both business and individuals. the creation and use of an entirely new fictitious identity for fraudulent purposes the unauthorised use of a identity stolen from a real person to gain a benefit. Identity theft - how can it happen? Identity theft happens in a multitude of ways. It can range from somebody using your credit card details illegally to make purchases over the internet or telephone, through to having your entire identity assumed by another person. This could be to open bank accounts, take out loans, make tax returns and conduct other business illegally in your name. Identity theft can happen easily. Most often you will not even know you are a victim until well after the event has transpired, along with this the perpetrator may be known to you personally.

24. The Identity Theft Prevention And Recovery Guide But identity theft stands out from other types of crime because roughly half of the To the average consumer, neither identity fraud or identity theft is http://www.insideid.com/idtheft/article.php/3438261

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25. NHPD - Crime Prevention: Identity Theft identity theft or identity fraud is the taking of a victim s identity to obtain Reprinted from the National crime prevention Council, www.ncpc.org http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/police/html/safety/identity_theft.htm

Recognized for Excellence in Community Policing Search NHPD The Web Auto Theft Prevention Block Watch Burglar Alarm Systems Con Games and Scams ... NHPD By District: IDENTITY THEFT In the course of the day you may write a check at the drugstore, charge tickets to a concert, rent a car, call home on your cell phone, or apply for a credit card. Chances are you don't give these routine transactions a second thought. But others may. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, affecting half a million new victims each year. Identity theft or identity fraud is the taking of a victim's identity to obtain credit, credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from a victim's existing accounts, apply for loans, establish accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment, file bankruptcy, or obtain a job using the victim's name. Thousands of dollars can be stolen without the victim knowing about it for months or even years. The imposter obtains your social security number, your birth date, and other identifying information such as your address and phone number. With this information and a fake driver's license, they can apply in person for instant credit or through the mail posing as you. They often claim they have moved and provide their own address. Once the first account is opened, they can continue to add to their credibility.

26. Fremont Bank - Fraud Prevention - Identity Theft fraud prevention identity theft. identity theft is a crime in which theimposter obtains key pieces of information such as Social Security and http://www.fremontbank.com/about/security/identity.htm

Log In Contact Us Locations Help ... Contact Us RELATED LINKS: Fraud Prevention Email Fraud Protecting Your Identity IDENTITY THEFT Identity theft is a crime in which the imposter obtains key pieces of information such as Social Security and driver's license numbers and uses them for his or her own gain. Victims are left with a tainted reputation and the complicated task of restoring their good names. There are four types of identity theft crime: Financial ID Theft This type of case typically focuses on your name and Social Security number (SSN). This person may apply for telephone service, credit cards or loans, buy merchandise, lease cars or apartments. Criminal ID Theft The imposter in this crime provides the victim's information instead of his or her own when stopped by law enforcement. Eventually when the warrant for arrest is issued it is in the name of the person issued the citation - yours. Identity Cloning In this crime the imposter uses the victim's information to establish a new life. They work and live as you. Examples: Illegal aliens, criminals avoiding warrants, people hiding from abusive situations or becoming a "new person" to leave behind a poor work and financial history. Business or Commercial Identity Theft Businesses are also victims of identity theft. Typically the perpetrator gets credit cards or checking accounts in the name of the business. The business finds out when unhappy suppliers send collection notices or their business rating score is affected.

27. City Of Tigard > Tigard Police Department > Crime Prevention > Identity Theft Home Tigard Police Department crime prevention identity theft identity theft is one of the fastestgrowing types of financial fraud. http://www.ci.tigard.or.us/police/crime_prevention/identity_theft.asp

Home Search Search 20 Sep 2005 Tigard via RSS Tigard RSS Feeds Quick Links Home Bid Advertisements City Council Agenda Cityscape Newsletter ... Water Division Online Services GIS Online Maps Library Catalog-WILInet Online Park Reservations Utility Payments ... Vendor Registration Identity Theft Home Tigard Police Department Crime Prevention > Identity Theft Have any of the following incidents happened to you? Your ID or Driver’s License was stolen. Your personal checks were stolen. Your credit card was stolen. You ordered new checks but never received them. You discovered an unknown bank or credit account in your name. You’ve received collection notices for purchases you did not make. Avoid becoming a victim! Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing types of financial fraud. Without stealing your wallet, a criminal can steal your financial identity. Using a variety of methods (including mail theft and/or digging through a person’s garbage), a criminal can find (or gain enough information to obtain) a person’s credit card numbers, driver license number, social security number, bank account numbers /information, telephone calling card numbers and other key pieces of an individual’s identity. Using this information, the criminal can not only access the victim’s banking and credit accounts, but can also open new accounts in the victim’s name. The criminal will use these new accounts (i.e., credit cards, in-store credit accounts, checking accounts, cell phone service accounts, etc.) to charge up large debts in the victim’s name. Once the fraud is detected (i.e., the fraudulent accounts are closed), the criminal will simply move on to the next victim and start the process all over.

28. Identity Theft: A New Face On Crime While no one at ASU has reported identity theft, ASU crime prevention specialistStewart Adams While online fraud is not synonymous with identity theft, http://cronkitezine.asu.edu/identity.html

DESTINATIONS Pie in the Sky Hoops and Hollers A Bettor's Primer ... Free Radio IDENTITY THEFT A new face on crime By Phillip Kuhlman Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country, with the estimated annual cost to businesses and individual victims exceeding 50 billion. Horizon Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country, with the estimated annual cost to businesses and individual victims exceeding 50 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . Even more alarming, Arizona has the highest rate of identity theft in the country. Roughly 0.12% of Arizonans experienced some form of identity theft, according to FTC statistics from 2003. While no one at ASU has reported identity theft, ASU crime prevention specialist Stewart Adams said students are at risk. Student credit cards have been stolen, he added. Credit cards, along with Social Security numbers, are popular targets for would-be thieves. As of 2003, the FTC noted that people between the ages of 18 and 29 experienced the highest rate of identity theft. While most college students fit snuggly in this age group, simple precautions can help you safeguard your identity. Photo by Brandon Quester Preventing identity theft credit report Brown added that in order to deny thieves access to your personal information, shred everything and put your mail in a secure mailbox.

29. SFPD: Crime Prevention Tips: Identity Theft The victims of credit and banking fraud will usually be liable for no more than identity theft prevention TIPS. The SFPD suggests the following crime http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=20246

30. Identity Theft Resource Center | A Nonprofit Organization crime prevention Officers Training an interactive program on how to presentidentity teaches your staff about identity theft including fraud alerts, http://www.idtheftcenter.org/training.shtml

Home About the ITRC Mission Statement 2004 Milestones and Achievements ... Reference Library ABOUT ITRC: ITRC's Presentations and Training Programs Revised June 1, 2005 ITRC's Presentations and Training Programs The Identity Theft Resource Center provides a wide variety of presentations and training programs related to identity theft. Many are customized to the individual requesting group. Fees vary depending on length of training, preparation and travel time required, type of group and nonprofit status. The following are examples of some of the programs available. Presentations: Identity Theft Awareness - for meetings, community and employee groups. General information, including: What is ID theft, how do criminals steal your information and tips to prevent becoming the next victim of this crime. Optimal presentation time is 45-60+ minutes, though it can be cut to 30 minutes if needed. Available only where ITRC has a local representative, unless special arrangements are made. Identity Theft and the Business Community - presentation includes general information, the impact on victims, how to enhance relationships with victims and minimize economic loss to the company. Ideal for individual companies, as well as large conferences. Used at the Western Financial League and the CA Credit Union League conferences. Optimal time is 45-60+ minutes. Law Enforcement and Identity Theft Victim Relations - presentation specifically for those involved in investigation of financial crimes and those who interact with crime victims. Can be adapted for general LE community, from chiefs to patrol officers. Focus is on enhancing victim relations and community image, enhancing understanding of the crime, and extending community outreach, not investigative technique.

31. BBB Alerts & News Victims of identity theft who detected the crime by monitoring accounts online about identity theft fraud and points to new paths of prevention. http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=565

32. CRIME PREVENTION NEWSLETTER prevention of identity theft or fraud. * Limit the amount of confidential orpersonal information Inside this issue. identity theft. crime Stats 2000 http://www.ci.walnut-creek.ca.us/WCPD/CP_Newsletter3.htm

CRIME PREVENTION NEWSLETTER Walnut Creek Police Department February 2001 IDENTITY THEFT AND FRAUD Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involved fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America, affecting approximately 500,000 new victims each year. How Identity Theft or Fraud is Committed In public places, criminals may engage in "shoulder surfing" - watching you from a nearby location as you punch in your telephone calling card number or credit card number. * Some criminals engage in "dumpster diving" - going through your garbage cans or a commercial dumpster or trash bin - to obtain copies of your checks, credit card or bank statements, or other records that typically bear your name, address or even your telephone number. * Criminals may simply steal your wallet or purse.

33. Public Advisory On Phishing Spacer, crime prevention Resources for victims of identity theft. In Canada.Place fraud alerts on your credit reports by contacting the credit bureaus http://www.psepc.gc.ca/publications/policing/phishing_e.asp

34. Kirkland Police Department - Identity Theft crime prevention Programs identity theft and fraud. How does it happen? prevention Tips What to do if it happens http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/police/identity.htm

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35. Crime Prevention identity theft prevention and Survival http//www.identitytheft.org/ Fact sheets,current law, http//www.icbc.com/crimefraud/bait_car_program.html http://talkjustice.com/links.asp?453053907

36. Online Cyber Crime Awareness Tips: Identity Theft Prevention identity theft is a newer form of fraud. Here s how to recognize and preventcredit card Online cyber crime awareness tips identity theft prevention http://mdmd.essortment.com/identitytheftp_mba.htm

Online cyber crime awareness tips: Identity theft prevention Identity theft is a newer form of fraud. Here's how to recognize and prevent credit card fraud online. Identity theft, also called identity fraud, occurs when scammers steal credit card numbers, Social Security numbers or even mothers' maiden names. All the experts indicate the problem is increasing. Law enforcement officials indict about 400,000 Americans are affected annually. Unlike other types of fraud, identity theft can be extremely difficult to detect until the damage is done. In addition, it can be accomplished over a period of months or even years, before the unwary victim even realizes there's a problem. The growth might be explained by the incentives to criminals: A savvy identity thief can run up to $30,000 in bills on each individual victim, compared to the average bank robbery which nets just $3000. In general, the bank robbery is more risky. Identity thieves can work in several ways, but the basis is the same. They gather personal information in order to steal from that individual. Called a "faceless" crime, the perpetrators never see the person they are hurting. These scammers particularly like Social Security numbers, which they can use as a means of procuring other genuine identification documents.

37. Fraud And Identity Theft - Briefing Paper 08/2003 Dated 30/05/2003 identity theft is reportedly “the fastest growing crime in Australia. According to the fraud prevention Guidelines 111 the NSW response to fraud related http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/publications.nsf/0/08ACDBBA372ED8

Home Information Resources Research Papers Fraud and Identity Theft Briefing Paper 8/2003 by Roza Lozusic Advice on legislation or legal policy issues contained in this paper is provided for use in parliamentary debate and for related parliamentary purposes. This paper is not professional legal opinion. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FRAUD IN GENERAL DEFINITION OF FRAUD AND IDENTITY FRAUD LEGAL FRAMEWORK TYPES OF FRAUD WHO COMMITS FRAUD? WHO ARE THE VICTIMS OF FRAUD? RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUD MAGNITUDE OF FRAUD IN AUSTRALIA FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE FRAUD COST OF FRAUD 3. IDENTITY FRAUD FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE IDENTITY FRAUD WHO COMMITS IDENTITY FRAUD? HOW IS IT PERPETRATED? MAGNITUDE OF IDENTITY FRAUD EXAMPLES OF IDENTITY FRAUD AND THEFT US EXPERIENCE Examples of how identity fraud is perpetrated 4. CRIME STATISTICS FEDERAL NSW 5. LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER RESPONSES HOW SHOULD FRAUD BE ADDRESSED? NSW RESPONSES FEDERAL SOUTH AUSTRALIA POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF IDENTITY FRAUD Use of biometric technologies Use of Centralised Databases Other US RESPONSES Responsibility resting with the private sector 6. LAW ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

38. City Of Flagstaff identity theft and Internet fraud. crime prevention Links If you feel youhave been the victim of identity theft, the Flagstaff Police Department would http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.asp?NID=514

39. Norm Maleng, King County Prosecuting Attorney - Fraud Prevention - Protect Yours Washinsgton, prosecutor, district attorney, DA, prosecution, crime, criminal,justice, law, fraud, identity theft, domestic violence, protection orders, http://www.metrokc.gov/proatty/fraud/identity.htm

NORM MALENG KING COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Identity Theft Computer Crimes Employee Theft Insurance Fraud ... Office Overview Fraud Prevention Information Protect Yourself From Identity Theft The problem is growing, due in part to widespread publication of your personal and financial information on the Internet. Sources of this information include merchants, creditors, court files and theft. Your information can be stolen from your home, car, mail or business. If your identity is stolen, it can take more than a year of concerted effort to clear up your credit record. You will likely be refused credit, including mortgages; collection agencies will call you at home and work; merchants will likely refuse to accept your checks. You could be arrested and even held in jail. Prevention Tips Steps you can take to minimize the risk of your identity being stolen Never leave your wallet, purse, checkbook, credit receipts in your car. Have your mail delivered to a secure location. Mail box theft is another common source for identity thieves. Your credit card bill has everything a criminal needs to make purchases by telephone or on the Internet. Carefully review your account statements and credit bills.

40. Office Of The Utah Attorney General Consumer Assistance - Identity Fraud Main Pa crime and Violence prevention to commit fraud or theft. See Utah identityfraud Act. What You Should Do If You Are a Victim of identity fraud http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/CA/IdFraudMain.htm

Identity Theft Home Consumer Assistance Identity Theft Identity fraud occurs when someone uses personal information such as your name, social security number, or bank account number without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. See Utah Identity Fraud Act What You Should Do If You Are a Victim of Identity Fraud Where to Go For Help How You Can Minimize Your Risk ... Recommended Links To Additional Resources Press Releases: ID Theft Isn't Just For Grown Ups - "Operation Protect The Children" Targets ID Theft Against Kids, press release July 15, 2005 FTC Reports: The linked copy of the timeline illustrates the milestones in the Commission's Identity Theft Program. See FTC Overview of Identity Theft Program - October 1998 - September 2003 in PDF FTC Releases Top Ten Consumer Complaint Categories in 2002 PDF FTC Releases Top Ten Consumer Complaint Categories in 2003 PDF In 1998, Congress enacted the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act (codified at ), which directed the Federal Trade Commission to establish the federal government's central repository for identity theft complaints and to provide victim assistance and consumer education. The linked copy of the timeline illustrates the milestones in the Commission's Identity Theft Program. See FTC

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