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no apoligize to the person you took it from today
Identity theft
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the United States it costs society $4 to $5 billion a year.
One of the fastest growing white collar crimes in 2014 is identity theft. Other white collar crimes are money laundering, mortgage fraud, and Internet scams.
Theft Identity Theft is the Number One crime in America. Identity Theft is also the most lucrative and fastest growing crime.
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The number of identity fraud incidents rose by one million in 2014
There are absolutely ways to protect your identity from theft - it's the fastest growing crime in America and with paying attention to who you give your credit card info to as well as carrying a security wallet to watching your credit report you can protect yourself.
I personally do not think that money should only be electronic due to the rapid growth rate of identity theft.
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Yes, some identity theft involves illegal access of medical records by an imposter. Contact local police if you believe you're been a victim.
Identity theft began to be addressed through laws in the 1990s. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was enacted in the United States in 1998, making it a federal crime to knowingly transfer or use another person's identity with intent to commit unlawful activity.