101. How Can You Decrease Your Risk Of Becoming A Victim Of Identity Theft? identity theft is a crime in which the imposter obtains key pieces of informationsuch as Social How can I prevent becoming an identity theft victim? http://www.idtheftcenter.org/html/prevention_tips.htm

Site online since January 2001 Last Update: January 24, 2003 Home P ginas en espa ol ... In The Workplace How Can You Decrease Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of 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 to obtain credit, merchandise and services in the name of the victim. The victim is left with a ruined credit history and the time-consuming and complicated task of regaining financial health. The imposter may even use the victim's good name for criminal activities. It is a dual crime - committed against an individual whose name and good credit history was ruined and against businesses who lost cash and merchandise. ITRC strongly believes that while it is important for consumers to take steps to decrease their risk factors, the business community must do their part as well. This crime truly begins in the acquiring, use, storage and access of information we have given to businesses and governmental agencies. Until these groups do their part, this crime will not be stopped. This guide includes the following items: Test your identity risk factor: How do thieves get my information?

102. LADA's Identity Theft Crimes of Violence Working With Communities fraud Corruption The followinginformation explains how to Prevent identity theft and offers Solutions http://da.co.la.ca.us/cpd/idtheft.htm

Identity Theft Download Identity Theft Pamphlet Each year, identity theft – one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation – harms thousands of consumers throughout Los Angeles County. Ultimately, the identity thief aims to obtain personal information about you – your Social Security number, birth name, credit card numbers, or birth date. With this information, the identity thief can assume your identity and establish bank accounts or credit in your name, leaving you to deal with the fallout. Identity thieves also can pose as you in the commission of a crime, perhaps leaving you with a false criminal record. The District Attorney’s Office is committed to protecting the community from identity theft and prosecuting those responsible for this crime. As with all types of fraud, however, the most effective protection is a consumer’s own awareness and vigilance. The following information explains how to Prevent Identity Theft and offers Solutions For Victims . You can also download the District Attorney’s pamphlet, "Identity Theft – A Growing Concern," by clicking

103. New Page 1 It is my desire to help other people prevent the nightmare I have had to go through Also, ask that identity theft be considered a crime in your State. http://www.identitytheft.org/protect.htm

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT! Identity Theft occurs when someone wrongfully uses your personal identification to obtain credit, loans, services, even rentals and mortgages in your name. They may even commit crimes while impersonating you! Identity Theft is a frightening and overwhelming experience if it does happen to you. You may not know it is happening for months or years! It is my desire to help other people prevent the nightmare I have had to go through myself. Enclosed you will find the sample letter to send to the three credit reporting agencies. You may copy it for all three, fill in the blanks, and keep a copy for yourself. Make sure that you send it Return Receipt Requested and keep the postal receipt with your copy. I cannot guarantee that the three credit reporting agencies will honor these requests. I can tell you that I am actively working to help consumers by promoting protective legislation on the Federal and State levels. Please also know that these protective measures will not guarantee that a criminal will not get access to your credit from a "less than cautious" credit grantor. As you know, there are many ways to steal private information about you (i.e., anyone who has access to your social security number and other identifying information.) All of these offices have your information: Your doctor, accountant, lawyer, loan officer, health insurance, schools, courts, etc. A shady employee of these people could steal your identity! Remember, you don't have to lose your wallet or have it stolen to become a victim of identity theft.

104. Discover Card: Preventing Identity Theft Prevent identity theft One of the fastest growing crimes in the United States is Prevent future fraud. The minute you learn your identity is being used http://www.discovercard.com/discover/data/account/securityprivacy/identitytheft.

FAQ Account Center Log In Security Information Discovercard.com Security Measures ... Discover Card Home On Discovercard.com Safeguard Your Personal Credit Information Make sure that your credit file is accurate and secure with One of the fastest growing crimes in the United States is identity theft. Identity theft happens when someone uses your name or personal information to commit financial fraud. By following these simple steps, you can help safeguard your personal information and protect yourself and your credit rating. Keep your personal information in a safe place. Keep Your Identity Safe FTC Web site Review your financial statements regularly. Check your credit card and bank statements each month for any suspicious activity. Request and check your credit report at least once a year for mistakes or fraudulent use. If you come across any suspicious activity on your accounts, contact your financial institution immediately. If you notice suspicious activity on your Discover Card Account, call 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683) immediately.

105. What Young Adults Need To Know About Money Look at the section The crime Scenes Where identity theft Can Happen. has lots of information on how to prevent identity theft, scam alerts, http://www.ext.vt.edu/niemoney/identitytheft.html

Home Wheeling and Dealing Does Money Really Grow Credit Tips and Tricks Crime Scene Investigation Reality Check Supplemental Topics Lending Library Crime Scene Investigation: Has Someone Stolen Your Identity? Additional Activities Additional Resources Answers to Activities in the Newspaper Insert Download a lesson plan that includes the standards of learning for Virginia and New Jersey - PDF Lately, Jane and Tommy have been hearing a lot in the news about identity theft. They ask their parents how they can protect their personal information. What are ways that Jane and Tommy can protect their personal information? If Jane or Tommy discover that someone has stolen their gas card, who should they contact to report the card is stolen? Are there other steps they should take once they report their card has been stolen? Are they responsible for the charges made by the credit card thief? Additional Activities Visit the National Consumer League's Web site, http://www.nclnet.org/privacy/index.htm and review their information that is part of their identity theft campaign, "Invasion of the ID Snatchers." Look at the section "The Crime Scenes: Where Identity Theft Can Happen." What are some additional ways you can become a victim of identity theft that may not appear on this Web site?

106. URIPD || Identity Theft identity theft is the number 1 consumer fraud in the nation. victims recommendto help prevent identity theft and limit the damage if it happens to you. http://www.uri.edu/admin/uripd/idTheft.php

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Home The Department Police Services Clery Act Report ... University of Rhode Island Identity Theft Crime Prevention Crime Prevention 5 Risk Reduction Strategies Identity Theft Stalkers ... Drunk Drivers Victims also report being denied employment, credit, loans and mortgages, government benefits, utilities and leases when credit reports and background checks show fraudulently incurred debts or wrongful criminal records. According to the non-profit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and the FTC, on average, victims spend more than 175 hours and $1000.00 to clear their names. WHAT TO DO Here are some simple steps experts and victims recommend to help prevent identity theft and limit the damage if it happens to you. Equifax www.equifax.com Experian www.experian.com TransUnion www.tuc.com . Look for anything amiss. Confirm your records are up to date. Arrange the documents and cards in your wallet on a photocopy machine and copy both sides of each license, credit card, ATM card, health insurance card, etc. Keep these copies in a safe place. If your wallet is lost or stolen, you will have the numbers to call immediately. Send all outgoing mail from your post office. If you can, lock your mailbox. Try not to let mail stay in your mailbox for long.

107. Identity Theft: Fact And Fiction | Perspectives | CNET News.com A man pleaded guilty in Seattle to federal identitytheft and fraud charges, The crimes alleged to be associated with these identity theft cases ranged http://news.com.com/2010-1071-958328.html

CNET News.com CNET tech sites: Product reviews Shop Tech news Downloads ... Advertising Track thousands of Web sites in one place: Newsburst Special Reports Newsmakers Perspectives Identity theft: Fact and fiction September 18, 2002, 4:00 AM PT By Jonathan J. Rusch TrackBack Print E-mail TalkBack In Shakespeare's Othello , Iago laments that "he that filches from me my good name/Robs me of that which not enriches him/And makes me poor indeed." In the modern world, by contrast, filching someone else's good name through identity theft can significantly enrich the criminal and impoverish the victim. Some federal cases within the last year suggest why identity theft has become one of the fastest-growing forms of white-collar crime: indicted in Miami on identity theft-related charges relating to his alleged filing of false federal tax returns in the names of 614 Florida prisoners, seeking more than $3 million in fraudulent refunds. convicted in Seattle on various identity theft-related offenses involving at least $464,000 of fraud under false identities that the defendant and her co-conspirators had set up.

108. PrivacyToday.com Robert Douglas Identity Theft Information Security Privacy Pret But prosecutors determined that no identity fraud was committed. Features inTexas and Four Other States to Help Prevent fraud And identity theft Bank http://www.privacytoday.com/

PrivacyToday.com Information Security Issues at the Click of Your Mouse Home Contact Us Privacy News PT in the News ... Speeches Last Update Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:00 am MDT see all headlines Childern's Health Council data stolen - A backup tape that contained the Social Security numbers, birth dates and detailed psychiatric and other health information for thousands of current and former clients of the Children's Health Council in Palo Alto was stolen just after Labor Day, the non-profit agency confirmed Sunday. Payroll information on about 700 current or former employees and credit card and other financial information from parents of clients also was on the tape, which disappeared from a locked room a day or two after the holiday weekend The theft, affecting an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 clients, is the latest in a number of high-profile cases this year that have raised the specter of identity theft. Stolen Berkeley Laptop Recovered, 100,000 Identities Erased - A laptop stolen in March from offices at the University of California, Berkeley contained identities of nearly 100,000 students has been recovered, the school announced this week, but it's still unsure if the information was accessed or used. Consumers Insist Financial Institutions Remain Vigilant in Protecting Their Privacy: EDS Survey - The survey indicates 30 percent of consumers would close all accounts and move their business to another financial institution if their personal information was compromised and a further 10 percent would close some of their accounts and use another bank. In addition, 55 percent would discontinue banking until they felt the crisis was resolved.

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