Review Questions 1. What is identity theft? Why is this a problem in society? Identity theft happens when someone takes "personally identifying information" such as a Social Security number‚ a driver’s license number‚ or other information‚ and uses that information to commit fraud or other crimes. 2. What is phishing? When an identity thief calls or emails you pretending to be someone else in order to get your personal information. 3. What is the advertising technique of Glittering Generalities?
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Identity theft is a criminal offense that violates of federal law (“Identity theft is America’s”). It occurs when a person transfers or uses another person’s means of identification with the intent to commit any unlawful activity (“Identity theft is America’s”). Although‚ it differs from other types of less calculated fraud such as a juvenile using a fake id to purchase alcohol (Lease). More precisely identity theft occurs “when an individual with access to identity information decides to misuse
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Sheet Thesis: I say identity theft is an act that can be carried out successfully by only a smart criminal. Audience: People who are careless about how they handle their personal information. Those that do not really know how identity theft is being carried out Outlines: • Introduction: Existence and scope of identity theft • Paragraph 2: Ways identity theft is carried out. An example from an article called Dragnet • Paragraph 3: Continuation of the ways identity thefts is carried out with
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IDENTITY THEFT CAUSE‚ PREVENTION‚ AND EFFECT INTRODUCTION A major growing problem within the United States is identity theft. Identity theft is the stealing and use of someone’s personal information used primarily for monetary gain. I will elaborate on how identity theft occurs and I will describe what criminals can do with the information they obtain. I will also explain some of the prevention plans that companies have put into place to protect themselves and discuss how individuals can
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10/19/11 Identity Theft I. According to identity theft statistics more than thirty-six million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last four years. Identity theft is when someone gets a hold of your personal information and uses it against you. II. According to Javelin Strategy and Research 1 in every 10 U.S consumers has already been victimized by identity theft. a. Anyone can get their identity stolen b. Check bank statements inspect financial statements and make sure
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Abstract Medical identity theft is rapidly growing. Medical identity theft is when someone takes your medical identity and uses it to get medical care and/or financial gain. There is ways to help protect yourself from this crime you need to check your medical information. If you find errors you need to file a police report and give copies of the police report to the appropriate people. You also have to get the errors you find in your medical records corrected‚ which can be hard to do because your
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Abstract Identity theft has come very popular. Although not a new crime it has recently attracted public concern. The concern has led an alarming red flag to both federal and state governments to establish new laws to provide and increase protection. The public has been warned and advised by the media and government agencies that an individual’s social security number and other personal and confidential information is the tool for unscrupulous criminals will use to gain access to any identity.
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Every minute‚ about nineteen people are victims of identity theft. In today’s society‚ identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Every year 9.9 million identities are stolen and it takes those victims an average of five hundred dollars and countless days to restore their good name and credit record. Victims could potentially lose out on job opportunities‚ or be denied loans for education‚ housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare instances‚ victims
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Diana Pocesta – Spe 113 Identity Theft What is identity theft? Intro- Good afternoon everyone‚ my name is Diana Pocesta. I’m sure many of you have watched Tom Hank and Leonardo Dicaprio’s movie ‚ Catch Me If You Can. It is based on a true story of the life of Frank Abagnale Jr.‚ a young high school student who lived in New Rochelle in the 1960s. He was determined to redeem his father’s losses in order to get his parents back together. He cashed over $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in 26 countries
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Identity theft affects over 15 million residents in the United states with an estimated loss of over 50 billion dollars each year according to Rob Douglas an identity theft and scam expert. It has a history of plaguing society with various social‚ economical‚ and financial problems that continues to persist individuals and businesses alike. Identity theft is defined as “The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person’s private identifying information‚ usually for financial gain”. Social security number
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