61. Identity Theft Resources Fact Sheet 17 Coping with identity theft Reducing Your Risk of fraud victims of identity theft as well as those who are working to prevent the crime. http://www.privacyrights.org/identity.htm

Home Fact Sheets English Identity Theft ... Search Identity Theft Resources Identity Theft Fact Sheets Other Identity Theft Publications Identity Theft Quizzes Other Identity Theft Sites Identity Theft Fact Sheets Fact Sheet 17: Coping with Identity Theft: Reducing Your Risk of Fraud Fact Sheet 17(a): Identity Theft: What to Do When it Happens to You A Guide for Victims In Spanish: Fact Sheet 17(g): Criminal Identity Theft Fact Sheet 6(a): FACTA, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Consumers Win Some, Lose Some (Includes FACTA updates to the FCRA that apply to identity theft) Fact Sheet 27: Debt Collection Practices: When Hardball Tactics Go Too Far Fact Sheets from the Identity Theft Resource Center The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse works closely with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Its web site, www.idtheftcenter.org , offers numerous resources for victims of identity theft as well as those who are working to prevent the crime. To access their victim guides and fact sheets go to www.idtheftcenter.org/vguides.shtml

62. Identity Theft identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States.Credit card numbers, driver’s license crime prevention Association of Michigan http://www.preventcrime.net/identity_theft.htm

Home Membership Information Members Page CPAM Calendar ... Awards Nomination Form Identity Theft and Your Identification Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Credit card numbers, driver’s license numbers, social security numbers, and other personal identification can net criminals thousands of dollars in a very short period of time. While the financial loss incurred by this type of crime is not always incurred by the consumer, it can significantly traumatize them, and take them months if not years to restore their credit and good name, and may keep them from being able to cash checks, obtain loans, or even rent an apartment or obtain utilities. AG Identity Theft Information for Michigan Consumers - 2005 Update 6/2005 Michigan Identity Theft Legislation Help for Victims Click here for identity theft and scam related news stories Attorney General Mike Cox announced a two-week statewide campaign to raise awareness of identity theft among Michigan's senior citizens. From September 12 until September 25, 2005, Cox is providing educational materials and prevention tips to seniors via radio, newspaper, Internet, videos, DVDs, and community-based informational kiosks TEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF You can minimize the risk of being victimized by taking the following steps: 1. Never leave your purse or wallet unattended, at work, at restaurants, at health fitness clubs, in your shopping cart, at church, at parties. Never leave your purse or wallet in open view in your car, even when locked.

63. Identity Theft - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia US identity fraud crimes now total $52.6B annually (up 2.3% from the or trueidentity theft may not always result in fraud due to diligent prevention http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_theft

Identity theft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Identity theft (or identity fraud ) is the deliberate assumption of another person's identity , usually to gain access to their finances or frame them for a crime . Less commonly, it is to enable illegal immigration terrorism espionage , or changing identity permanently. It may also be a means of blackmail , especially if medical privacy or political privacy has been breached, and if revealing the activities undertaken by the thief under the name of the victim would have serious consequences like loss of job or marriage. Assuming a false identity with the knowledge and approval of the person being impersonated, such as for cheating on an exam , is not considered to be identity theft. Techniques for obtaining identification information range from the crude, such as stealing mail or rummaging through rubbish ( dumpster diving in the USA ), stealing personal information in computer databases, to infiltration of organizations that store large amounts of personal information. Identity theft is usually the result of serious breaches of privacy . Except for the simplest credit-related cases, it is usually not possible without breakdowns in

64. Prevent Identity Theft From Happening To You identity theft or identity fraud, the fastest growing crime in the United States,is the taking of a Prevent identity theft From Happening to You http://crime.about.com/od/prevent/a/aa040717.htm

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Search: Facts for Consumers PDF Version ID Theft: What It's All About Dear Consumer: The Federal Trade Commission has published this booklet to help raise awareness of identity theft. We encourage you to share it with your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. Sincerely, Lydia B. Parnes, Director Bureau of Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission Contents Letter to Consumers Introduction How Identity Theft Occurs Getting Your Credit Report ... For More Information INTRODUCTION HOW IDENTITY THEFT OCCURS they may steal your wallet or purse.

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Search: Facts for Consumers PDF Version Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft (formerly: "ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name") To Print: Use File/Page Setup in your browser to set page margins to zero or your printer's minimum margin settings. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HOW IDENTITY THEFT OCCURS If Your Personal Information Has Been Lost or Stolen IDENTITY THEFT VICTIMS: IMMEDIATE STEPS Placing Fraud Alerts on Your Credit Report Closing Accounts Filing a Police Report Filing a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission The Identity Theft Report Tips For Organizing Your Case Chart Your Course of Action RESOLVING SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Bank Accounts and Fraudulent Withdrawals

68. Criminal Justice Resources Resources: Identity Theft identity theft and identity fraud are crimes in which someone obtains and uses My ID Fix identity theft prevention and Assistance Resource Center http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/idtheft.htm

CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESOURCES: Identity Theft Related topics include fraud and cybercrime. Identity theft is a crime which many computer industry observers are predicting will be a major problem in the early twenty first century. It involves the theft of personal identification information such as DIGITAL CERTIFICATES, PASSWORDS, and PINS in order to use them for some criminal purpose. There is an extensive amount of research being carried out on BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS which aim to provide virtually foolproof identification schemes. Source: Identity Theft entry from A Dictionary of the Internet, Oxford Reference Online, Feb. 11, 2003. Identity theft is the deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to their credit or frame them for some crime. Less commonly, it is to enable illegal immigration, terrorism, espionage or changing identity permanently. It may also be a means of blackmail, especially if medical privacy or political privacy has been breached, and revealing the activities undertaken by the thief under the name of the victim would have serious consequences like loss of job or marriage. Visit the Identity Theft entry from the Wikipedia for more information.

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Search: Press Releases Autos Business Education Entertainment Government Health New Products Not For Profit Politics Sports Technology Travel ArriveNet Welcome Guest - JOIN NOW Sign In Press Releases Autos ... Editorials Directories PR Firm Author Submit Content Press Release ... Help Colorado's Identity Theft Prevention Symposiums: a Significant Step to Deter and Detect Fraud The National Notary Association, Secretary of State Donetta Davidson and Local Law Enforcement Team Up to "Equip Notaries With Techniques to Help in the Fight Against Identity Theft." - Donetta Davidson, Colorado Secretary of State Distribution Source : Market Wire Date : Wednesday, July 27, 2005 LOS ANGELES, CA (Market Wire - Jul 27, 2005) The National Notary Association's (NNA) commitment to fighting fraud continues with a three-city sweep of Colorado August 2-4 as part of a nationwide campaign to equip Notaries Public with the tools to detect and deter identity fraud crimes. Colorado ranks fifth in identity theft victims per 100,000 population, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Colorado state officials and law enforcement personnel are anxious to curtail this epidemic crime and so have partnered with the NNA to offer next month's Identity Theft Prevention symposiums in Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs (August 2, 3 and 4, respectively). Colorado Secretary of State Donetta Davidson will send Mike Shea, Co-Director of the Division of Licensing and Enforcement who oversees Colorado's 100,500 Notaries Public, to the three symposiums to elaborate on Davidson's efforts to strengthen the Notary office and to educate Notaries on their crucial role in protecting Coloradans against fraud.

70. Can You Prevent Identity Theft? The US Department of Justice, in its report identity theft The crime of the New Bruce welcomes your security, safety and crime prevention questions. http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2002/12/2/224309.shtml

Home Money Jokes Links ... Shop September 20, 2005 Web NewsMax.com Powered by See Hurricane Rita Tracking Map Here Can You Prevent Identity Theft? Bruce Mandelblit Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002 The headline is startling: "Federal Authorities Crack The Largest Identity Theft Scam in U.S. History"! There may be over 30,000 victims and millions upon millions of dollars in consumer losses. As U.S. Attorney James Comey stated, "With a few keystrokes, these men essentially picked the pockets of tens of thousands of Americans and, in the process, took their identities, stole their money and swiped their security." Instead of focusing on what you can do AFTER you are a victim of identity theft, I will concentrate on helpful ideas that just may reduce your chances of being a victim in the first place. The U.S. Department of Justice, in its report "Identity Theft: The Crime of the New Millennium," outlines some shrewd ideas on how to possibly prevent the fastest-growing crime in our county – identity theft. The report says while it is extremely difficult to prevent identity theft, the best approach is to be proactive and take steps to avoid being a victim. Here are a few of the suggestions:

71. Making A Federal Case Of Identity Theft (July 2001) identity theft is one of the most insidious forms of whitecollar crime. In atraditional fraud scheme, prospective victims are contacted directly by http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/fedcase_idtheft.html

Making a Federal Case Of Identity Theft by Jonathan J. Rusch Note: This is an expanded version of an article scheduled for publication in the Fall 2001 issue of the Federal Trade Commission publication Fraudbusters Cases such as these, which resulted in the identity thieves being sent to prison, are precisely the types of cases for which the federal identity theft offense was designed. Section 1028(a)(7), which was enacted as part of the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998, prohibits anyone from knowingly transferring or using, without lawful authority, someone else’s "means of identification" with the intent to commit, aid, or abet any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal law or that constitutes a felony under state or local law. [18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(7)] Under this section, a "means of identification" includes a wide range of identifying information: a person’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number, passport number, bank account number, and credit-card data, to cite just some examples. Even biometric data – digitized data uniquely linked to physical characteristics such as fingerprints, voiceprints, and retinal images – can be a "means of identification" covered by the Act. The Department has actively fostered closer interagency cooperation on identity theft in three significant ways. First, federal prosecutors in a number of states are making use of multiagency task forces and working groups that can share resources to investigate identity theft and related white-collar crimes.

72. Identity Theft: The Crime Of The New Millennium-Sean B. Hoar For example, computer fraud may be facilitated by the theft of identity informationwhen While it is extremely difficult to prevent identity theft, http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/usamarch2001_3.htm

Email this Document! U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys March 2001 Vol. 49, No.2 Identity Theft: The Crime of the New Millennium Sean B. Hoar USA Bulletin (March 2001) Sean B. Hoar Assistant United States Attorney District of Oregon The Nature of the Problem Identity theft has been referred to by some as the crime of the new millennium. It can be accomplished anonymously, easily, with a variety of means, and the impact upon the victim can be devastating. Identity theft is simply the theft of identity information such as a name, date of birth, Social Security number (SSN), or a credit card number. The mundane activities of a typical consumer during the course of a regular day may provide tremendous opportunities for an identity thief: purchasing gasoline, meals, clothes, or tickets to an athletic event; renting a car, a video, or home-improvement tools; purchasing gifts or trading stock on-line; receiving mail; or taking out the garbage or recycling. Any activity in which identity information is shared or made available to others creates an opportunity for identity theft. It is estimated that identity theft has become the fastest-growing financial crime in America and perhaps the fastest-growing crime of any kind in our society.

73. Identity Theft - Prevention And Victim Information identity theft and prevention of identity fraud. then run up charges on theaccount. You re completely in the dark that the identity fraud has happened. http://101-identitytheft.com/

Identity Theft When someone steals your identity, you have serious problems... Suddenly, you're on the defensive in that job interview, rental application, or loan approval you thought would be a breeze. Unfortunately, you might not know that identity theft has happened until it's too late. An identity thief, armed with just a few pieces of information - credit card number, social security number, driver’s license number, date of birth - might open an account in your name, change the mailing address, then run up charges on the account. You're completely in the dark that the identity fraud has happened. If you're a victim To avoid becoming responsible for debts incurred by the identity thief, you must prove to each of the companies where accounts were opened or used in your name, that you didn't create the debts. How do I know what accounts were opened fraudulently in my name? To know what accounts were opened, you need all three of your credit reports . Credit reports also indicate the lenders, landlords, and employers the thief may have visited, using your name. In just 60 seconds, you can see this information for all 3 of your

74. Florida Attorney General - Identity Theft identity theft. Resource and Response Center. Narrative. For Victims Statewide Grand Jury Reports News Releases crime prevention Training http://myfloridalegal.com/identitytheft

September 20, 2005 Quick links: Home Overview News Employment ... Government Links To keep up with the latest Consumer news please subscribe to the Attorney General's weekly Electronic Newsletter semi-monthly Consumer Bulletin or emailed Consumer Fraud Alerts The Capitol PL-01 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 Fraud Hotline Katrina Evacuee Assistance Hurricane Rita Identity Theft Resource and Response Center Narrative For Victims: Florida's ID Theft Victim Kit Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft Organizing Your Case Working With Law Enforcement Citizens Resources: About Identity Theft Preventing Identity Theft Florida's ID Theft Law Federal ID Theft Law ... Crime Prevention Training Helpful Links: Secure Florida Federal Trade Commission Florida Consumer Protection Florida Department of Law Enforcement ... Florida Elections Commission

75. Identity Theft Prevention Website The identity theft prevention Website, produced by the Home Office National Fraudprevention website Dedicated Cheque and Plastic crime Unit (DCPCU) http://www.crimereduction.gov.uk/fraud17.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 Prevention website The Identity Theft Prevention Website, produced by a spectrum of public and private sector organisations, is now available online. Aimed at the general public, it is also of interest to those researching and those working within, identity theft prevention. This easy to use guide ensures users are aware of the dangers of becoming a victim of identity theft, and how you can make yourself least at risk, and be prepared for any problems if it happens to you. Identity Theft Identity theft occurs when your personal information is used by someone else without your knowledge. It may support criminal activity, which could involve fraud, deception, or obtaining benefits and services in your name. Tackling the problem The Identity Theft Prevention Website is an important tool in tackling the growing problem. This crime affects affects individuals, government departments, and private sector organisations, and often forms part of more serious criminal operations such as people trafficking and drug smuggling. What is being done about identity theft in the UK?

76. BCSO Crime Prevention In 1997 the US Secret Service make 9455 arrests involving identity fraud. crime prevention Home Neighborhood Watch Program HEAT Program http://www.co.bexar.tx.us/BCsheriff/identity.htm

Identity Fraud The amount of information available on the Internet about you and those you know is almost unbelievable. Various companies offer services that provide address, criminal, civil, and professional history as well as a list of assets and bank account numbers. Also available are the Social Security number, last six addresses, current phone number as well as names and phone numbers of neighbors. Some large, prestigious companies offering such information include Lexis-Nexis and West Publishing Company. Identity theft involves someone using key pieces of your identifying information in order to impersonate you. The usual purpose is to acquire goods or services in your name through the use of credit or debit cards. The U.S. Postal Service agrees, calling it “one of the fastest growing robbery crimes in America.” By one industry estimate, more than 1,000 people a day in the United States fall victim to crimes of stolen identity. In 1997 the U.S. Secret Service make 9,455 arrests involving identity fraud. According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse there are over 400,000 thefts of identity each year with annual losses of more than $2 billion. Identity theft is expanding at a rate of 50% per year.

77. U.S. Postal Inspection Service Consumer fraud News. Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft. Order our free, fraudprevention DVD on foreign lottery scams. http://www.usps.com/postalinspectors?from=global&page=postalinspectors/

78. Identity Theft Protection, Child Identity Theft, Internet Identity Theft, Preven Prevent identity theft by learning about identity theft protection, internet identity theft, creditcard identity theft, crime fraud id theft. http://www.realtysecurity.com/id_theft.shtml

Streaming Video Seminars Click LEARN MORE below Watch ID Theft Video Home Page Safe Travel Security Anti-Hijacking ... Self-Defense About Robert Clients Printable Adobe 8x11 Brochures Bio Onesheet Seminar Onesheet Media Onesheet Testimonial Onesheet ... Personal Safety Press Releases Contact Us Contact Info Guest Book FAQ Excerpts From: The SafetyMinute; Living on High Alert; How to take control of your personal security and prevent fraud 11 Tips To Id Theft Security by Robert L Siciliano © 2004 Identity theft has become a major U.S. crime threat. Thousands of people are victimized every year by ruined credit records and even resulting in criminal records pointing towards the victim's identity. The FTC has said that identity theft has exceeded all other forms of fraud. Over 9 million people were affected last year and thousands more don't even know they were hit. Businesses Responsibility: Identity theft is not your bosses problem, however an employee struggling to get their life in order after being victimized will surely be distracted, spend company time, use company phones, go to court, come in late and leave early to get their identity straitened out. It is estimated that the average victim spends more that 175 hours and up to $20,000 before restoring their ID. Employee training heads this off. Fundamentals: From a name, address, phone, birth date, Social Security (SS) number, mother's maiden name, bank account number, credit card number, driver's license, plate number or utility bill, a thief can make a few phone calls, do an online search and become you.

79. Identity Theft And Its Affect On Victims to prevent economic crime, particularly money laundering and identity theft . identity theft A Pernicious and Costly fraud research paper - pdf http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/Telemarketing/Inbound/MajorIn/identit

Schemes, Scams, Frauds. www.crimes-of-persuasion.com Site Directory National Identity Theft Hotline How Identity Theft Can Ruin Your Good Name It can take a con only minutes to destroy a solid credit record that may have taken you years to build. Identity theft, a growing problem, ( 700,000 victims in U.S. last year ) occurs when a con artist appropriates another’s name, address, Social Security number or other identifying information and uses that information to open new credit card accounts, take over existing accounts, obtain loans in the victim’s name or steal funds from the victim’s checking, savings, or investment accounts. "Identity theft" is defined as the use, transfer or theft of personal identifying information for the purpose of committing a crime. This is to be contrasted with "identity fraud," which is one of the crimes for which identity theft might be used such as the theft of money, services or products through the use of someone else’s identity. A lost wallet is just one way identity thieves can steal your personal information and wreak havoc with your personal finances. Others methods include: fraudulently accessing your credit report by posing as an employer, loan officer or landlord;

80. University Of Tennessee:Crime Prevention as a way of increasing awareness and prevention of identity theft. identity theft is a crime. It occurs when someone wrongfully obtains and uses http://www.utmem.edu/campuspolice/Identity_Theft.html

University Links Health Science Center Links About UTHSC Colleges Administration Admissions Research Students Visitors WebMail SiteMap Contact Information Enter search terms Select type of search Select type of search People Search Campus Search System Search Crime Prevention Campus Police Home Parking Services Campus Police Staff Administration ... Contact Us What to do if your wallet or purse is stolen. File a report with the police immediately. Get a copy in case your bank, credit card company or insurance company needs proof of the crime. Cancel each credit and charge card. Get new cards with new account numbers. Call the fraud departments of the major credit reporting agencies: Equifax (800) 525-6285; Experian (888) 397-3742; TransUnion (800) 680-7289; ask them to put a "fraud alert" on your account and add a "victim's statement" to your file requesting that creditors contact you before opening new accounts in your name. Ask the credit bureaus for copies of your credit reports. Review your reports carefully to make sure no fraudulent accounts have been opened in your name or unauthorized changes made to your existing accounts. In a few months, order new copies of your reports to verify your corrections and changes, and to make sure no fraudulent activity has occurred. Report the loss to your bank if your wallet or purse contained bank account information, including account numbers, ATM cards or checks. Cancel checking and savings accounts and open new ones. Stop payments on outstanding checks.

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