Identity Crimes : As Common As Death And Taxes

Have you ever received a credit card bill at the end of the month with a ridiculous amount of money needed to be paid that you never spent? This is because of identity theft. The FTC estimates that each year, over 9 million people are affected by identity theft. According to Sally Driscoll, this is because almost anyone with a computer and a slight bit of computer knowledge can pull off identity theft. Experts also claim that identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the world. Identity theft is a global problem that cannot be stopped without effective measures. The problem is, effective measures are very hard to come by when dealing with identity theft because almost any security protocol can be by-passed.

In recent years, the Internet has become an appealing place for criminals to obtain identifying data, such as passwords or even banking information (Borrus). In their haste to explore the exciting features of the Internet, many people respond to "spam" ¬ unsolicited E-mail ¬ that promises them some benefit but requests identifying data, without realizing that in many cases, the requester has no intention of keeping his promise. In some cases, criminals reportedly have used computer technology to obtain large amounts of personal data. With enough identifying information about an individual, a criminal can take over that individual's identity to conduct a wide range of crimes: for example, false applications for loans and credit cards, fraudulent withdrawals from bank accounts, fraudulent use of telephone calling cards, or obtaining other goods or privileges which the criminal might be denied if he were to use his real

Identity theft over the years has cost citizens and businesses millions of dollars each year just in the United States alone. It has also taken on different forms from true identity theft (false impersonation), to theft for financial gain, and to non-credit forms of identity theft. Identity theft does not necessarily have to cause monetary damage, but what it does do to a victim’s credit, medical history, citizenship, driving records, etc. can do possibly more damage. Furthermore, identity theft threatens our national security, impacts our economy, and can facilitate terrorism and illegal

Identity theft portrays criminal acts through which the culprit deceitfully acquires and utilizes someone else's character. These unlawful act can be done by communication technology and utilizing data. Identity Theft done on the internet are to a vast degree based of profoundly complex tricks and it demonstrates the troubles that law enforcement organizations are confronted with when exploring such offenses. The techniques habitually utilized by guilty parties to get personal related information are different. Physical methods allude to storage devices in a computer with data containing personal information about an individual's identity. As indicated by a survey, it was highlighted the fact that there were more PC related offenses as to the burglary of confidential

There are as many as eight or more different types of identity thefts, but these three are the more common types: Financial Identity Theft, Driver’s License Identity Theft, Social Security Identity Theft. Consumers need to know what to do if they are a victim of identity theft starting by knowing the type of identity theft they are dealing with. (Stroup, 2016) Most people recognize and associate financial theft with this type of crime. It involves the use of personal information to create or take over someone’s financial accounts such as (checking accounts, credit cards, etc). Thieves then can acquire the information needed to hack into your accounts or steal your information through computer viruses, data hacking or any other cyber- attacks. It can be frustrating, stressful and time consuming trying to get

Identity theft is at an all time high in America. In fact, in 2012 alone victims throughout America suffered approximately $24.7 billion in both direct and in-direct losses (DiGangi, 2013). That amount of loss nearly doubled what was accumulated in other types of theft such as burglary, property theft, and auto theft. These cases of identity theft and data breaches have became so common today that most do not even pay close attention when a new case is mentioned. However, the effort to eliminate the threat before it occurs is ever important when dealing with a phantom like enemy.

In today’s society, Identity theft is one of the most repetitive criminality that has plagued hundreds, frequently among millions of individuals each year. It arises once a person has knowingly obtained personal info such as social security numbers, credit card figures, or banking information to purchase merchandise or services without the awareness of the original owner, even with an intent to commit, or to aid any unlawful activity that institutes a defilement of federal law, or that is an offense under any applicable state law. If the offender is found guilty, then the person committing the act may conceivably get a fine, property forfeiture, or at a maximum of 15 years in prison. Identity thieves could also use that person’s credit score

The evolution of technology has enabled criminals a new form of prey. This problem is known as identity theft or identity fraud. The development and growth of the world wide web and personal computers being have made everyday things easier for everyone, but have also made it easier for criminals to gain access to information needed to steel someone’s identity. This is a crime which cost people thousands of dollars and countless hours of time spent to regain their losses and the damages done by having their life turned upside down by identity theft. Albrecht(2016). This paper will discuss just how big of a problem identity theft is, a few of the typical types of identity theft, possible preventative actions that should be taken to avoid identity theft, and the actions a person having identity stolen should take once they realize they have been compromised. The main thing that seems to have to be done is preventative measures by both the potential victims and creditors to keep information private so thieves cannot get the access in the first place. The more difficult that you make it to get to your information the less likely you are going to be victimized. Albrecht(2016).

Identity theft is committed every day in the United States. This form of crime can be extremely serious and life changing. The amount of resources the United States puts toward the prevention of identity theft is just not enough. Identity theft can harm a persons’ entire life because of all the damage that the thief can cause in such a short amount of time. Identity theft is a threat to everybody and the world as a whole should be more aware of the consequences because of all the pain it can cause. Being the victim of identity theft comes with severe consequences and the attorney general’s office, police departments, and banks need to start educating the population about this

Identity Theft is one of the major problems in the United States. About 71% of Americans experience many causes of Identity Theft and most people don’t know how to solve this issue. I have chose to use this poster because, I believe that this poster will help readers know how they can prevent events such as fraud payments and where they can go to ask for help.

Introduction: Your heart pounding, hands shaking, body quivering. To the regular public, this may sound like a medical emergency. But, to identity theft victims, it’s their lives shattered, pieces broken! Identity Theft includes the utilization of another person’s valuable information such as driver’s license number, social security number, and even social media passwords. Such a crime impacts someone’s finances and even reputation.

In this day and age, the threat of identity theft for the common individual has increased drastically. With advancements in technology and the ever growing power of the internet, identity thieves can rob personal information from unsuspecting victims quickly and easily. Identity theft, though existing before the creation of the internet, has morphed into a particular type of cyber crime. Perpetrators engage in social engineering fraud to access the personal data, passwords, or financial information. Criminals betray unknowing victims trust through email, social networking sites, but also use malware to access information, or hack into emails or computers. Techniques range from the recovery of data from insecurely disposed

As the world has slowly transitioned into a more technological era, almost everything is handled online. Despite its advantages, it has left some sensitive areas vulnerable. One of these vulnerabilities is Identity Theft, a crime that occurs when someone uses a victim’s personal information to pose as the victim in order to obtain goods, services, or other valuable items. In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission reported that 13.9 million Americans had their identities stolen. Almost every year, the amount of money stolen from these victims measures to around a billion dollars. Statistically, 1 out of every 20 consumers will have their identities stolen this year alone (Theoharis, 2015). Different penalties have been created for this specific

     In today's society, there is a white-collar crime that has greatly risen in popularity among criminals. This crime is identity theft. Hundreds of thousands of people have their identities stolen each year. Identity theft is when these criminals obtain and use consumers personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account numbers, insurance information, and social security numbers to purchase goods or services fraudulently. According to the Federal Trade Commission, over 1.1 million people were the victim of identity theft. With this number, it is very evident that identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in our country. This paper will attempt to more thoroughly define identity theft. It will

Only within the past few years have there even been reliable estimates of the incidence of identity theft. “The first thorough survey of the extent of identity theft was conducted for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2003. A similar survey, involving interviews with slightly more than 4,900 randomly selected individuals, was conducted for the commission between March and June 2006” (Anderson, Durbin, & Salinger. ID Theft). Victims of identity theft are commonplace and the resulting monetary losses have been impressive. However, this attention to identity theft is a fairly new phenomenon. With its immense growth, attention and precedence, cyber-criminals are able to infiltrate and depreciate the integral infrastructure of our society which creates a cultural lapse through the declination of economic and cultural growth and double jeopardize an already unstable system to the brink of its destruction. Research has suggested that victims of identity theft spend an average of $1,500 in out-of-pocket expenses and an average of 175 hours per incident of identity theft in order to resolve the many problems caused by identity