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Identity Theft Issues
The criminal act of assuming another person's identity for the purpose of initiating financial transactions
475 Questions
How do you curb the problem of snatch theft?
Snatch theft can be prevented by not carrying something to be snatched. As a female, I never carry a purse or if I do, it has only grooming items, pens and paper, book or magazine, etc. Nothing that is not easy to replace. All of my cash and cards are in my pockets. I don't wear expensive jewelery or watches. My purses are not expensive, my electronic devices are simple and inexpensive.
If God exists then what made God?
But the argument breaks down because it does not attempt to explain what was the prior cause of God. It is one of the long-recognised weaknesses of religious explanations of the origins of the universe that either the universe itself, or its creator God, must be the first cause in creation and can not be explained further. Proponents of this religious position insist that God does not have to come from any prior cause.
If we accept the Christian position, then God made Adam and Eve, but no one made God.
What to do when suspected identity theft?
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
According to ftc.gov website there are number of ways thieves steal our identity.
1. Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal information on it.
2. Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card.
3. Phishing. They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.
4. Changing Your Address. They divert your billing statements to another location by completing a change of address form.
5. Old-Fashioned Stealing. They steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information. They steal personnel records, or bribe employees who have access.
6. Pretexting. They use false pretenses to obtain your personal information from financial institutions, telephone companies, and other sources. For more information about pretexting,
In my own personal opinion I believe my fellow classmate Morgan is correct. Our technology is so advanced and there are millions of professionals hijackers who do this for a life. Your information may never be 100% safe. They can get your information on the internet or in person. Sometimes people either lose their wallets or purse or they get stolen. Yes there are programs that are either free or they sell them to you to protect you from identity theft but believe me it doesn't always work. I have experience identity theft before. I had to report to all 3 credit bureaus and fight for the charges on all my credit cards. Believe me it may take a while to get it all cleared up and doing the police report. They don't let you off the hook that easily. All I can really say is keep your wallet or purse safe. Try not to lose them. If you want you can try the identity theft programs. The biggest thing would be don't ever give out your personal information. There are a lot of people that enter them online and that is where most of the time it gets stolen. Unless you trust the website. We should have stronger laws against identity theft. It isn't fair of all of what the victim must go through. You should always monitor your bank accounts and check your credit with the 3 credit bureaus.
Where can one find information on identity theft?
To avoid identity theft, it is important to secure your personal information. If thieves have acces to your personal information, they can inflict a lot of damage to you and your personal belongings. It is important to never have your personal information on the internet, as well as never giving thieves the chance to find out about your personal information through paperworks or any other means. Make sure that every item containing detailed information is locked away properly.
Why do you need to protect your identity?
Because if you don't protect your identity people can use accounts or anything that is legally yours and put you through identity fraud.
How do you get identity theft protection?
There is a company called 'Lifelock' which is an identity protection company. If you are not willing to spend that much money the best way to make sure your identity isn't being used by someone else is to check your credit score frequently and make sure there are no 'mysterious' credit cards or accounts that have opened.
What are ways to prevent identity theft?
The best way to stop identity theft is to do the following: * Opt out of solicitation offers so you don't get all those offers for credit in the mail. This is an easy way for a thief to apply for credit in your name. * Put a fraud block on your credit bureau report. This means that no new accounts can be opened while the block is in place. The block only stays in place for 3 months, so you need to make sure to have it put back into place every few months. * If you get an email asking you to click the link to do any kind of account updating that would require you to enter your login name, password, or any other sensitive info, don't click the link. Instead just type the address of the website manually into the address bar and visit the site this way.
There are also several identity theft prevention products for sale that can automate everything for you for a small monthly fee each month.
How many years would you get for ID Theft?
The increase in crimes of identity theft lead to the drafting of the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. In 1998, The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the United States Senate. The FTC discussed crimes which exploit consumer credit to commit loan fraud, mortgage fraud, lines-of-credit fraud, credit card fraud, commodities and services frauds. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act (2003) [ITADA] amended U.S. Code Title 18, § 1028 ("Fraud related to activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information"). The statute now makes the possession of any "means of identification" to "knowingly transfer, possess, or use without lawful authority" a federal crime, alongside unlawful possession of identification documents. However, for federal jurisdiction to prosecute, the crime must include an "identification document" that either: (a) is purportedly issued by the United States, (b) is used or intended to defraud the United States, (c) is sent through the mail, or (d) is used in a manner that affects interstate or foreign commerce. See 18 U.S.C. § 1028(c). Punishment can be up to 5, 15, 20, or 30 years in federal prison, plus fines, depending on the underlying crime per 18 U.S.C. § 1028(b). In addition, punishments for the unlawful use of a "means of identification" were strengthened in § 1028A ("Aggravated Identity Theft"), allowing for a consecutive sentence under specific enumerated felony violations as defined in § 1028A(c)(1) through .
AnswerIt depends on what is involved. It can be a state and/or Federal crime. For example using a driver's license in the state I Reside is a Class "D" felony (higher depending on the circumstances). The use of someone else's or a false SS# is a Federal crime and can carry serious penalties. Recently a man was sentenced to seven years in a Federal penitentiary for using his brother's ID, SS# to get a car loan.____________________________________________________________
Answer:
Falsely posing as another person is a criminal act and carries serious penalties. If you have been accused of or charged with an identity theft crime, your case may be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony.
A misdemeanor charge is punishable by up to one year in jail. A felony is punishable by 16 months or more of state prison time. The charge and sentence will depend on the following:
- Seriousness or degree of the victim's harm
- Amount of monetary damage
- The sophistication of the crime
- Defendant's past criminal record
- Internet theft: the Internet crosses state lines, so the theft can also be charged as a federal crime
The scariest part of all of this is sometimes the person who is the victim is actually the one who ends up in jail. Yes it is true. Many times the thieves never even get caught. Authorities come after the victim when an identity theft thief commits fraud in someone else's name. Go to
http://www.legalinsuranceagents.com/blog-criminal-identity-theft to read more.
What damage can identity theft cause?
Identify theft is a serious problem and everyone is encouraged to keep track of their credit report because of it. Identity theft can dramatically lower your credit score, making it impossible for you to purchase a home or car.
How do someone find Branch code on demand draft?
Usually the bank code can be found in the bottom of a demand draft. Check out for a white strip of paper on the bottom part of the draft and you can see different codes printed in magnetic recognition patterns. One of them will be the bank code.
What can happen have if someone steal identity?
If you know or suspect that it was stolen and not just lost - report it to the police and DMV immediately. Request that the DMV issue you a new license with an entirely new license number. Also - since drivers licenses are almost universally accepted as valid ID, you may want to consider contacting your credit card companies and/or the credit reporting services that operate in your area of the country, and report the matter as well.
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What is the best credit monitoring company?
I believe it is Kroll International, ID Theft Protection. You get it through Prepaid Legal Services. Go to JCBIZ.info and look it up. You can get monitoring of all three credit bureaus and they will notify you of any actions on your credit. Also, if you were to have identity occur, they will actually do all the work involved to get your identity restored for you. And the service price is between $9.95 & $13.95 per month in TX $9.95 is monitoring of one company & $13.95 per month is to monitor all 3 bureaus for both you and your spouse.
And if you signed up for prepaid legal, also, if there were any legal services needed, this would be taken care of at a discounted rate.
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What are opinions on PastYearTax.com?
Basic things: are there popups, are there YOU WON $1000000 ads?, and go to the bottom and see if there is a contact us.
What do you have to do to sign up for life lock?
Lifelock requires you to enter your social security number and any available credit and banking accounts. They will then monitor these accounts for odd usage and will alert you as well as protect you from identity theft.
Is electronic fund transfer Act the law governing internet identity theft?
§ 905. Terms and conditions of transfers (a) The terms and conditions of electronic fund transfers involving a consumer's account shall be disclosed at the time the consumer contracts for an electronic fund transfer service, in accordance with regulations of the Board. Such disclosures shall be in readily understandable language and shall include, to the extent applicable-- (1) the consumer's liability for unauthorized electronic fund transfers and, at the financial institution's option, notice of the advisability of prompt reporting of any loss, theft, or unauthorized use of a card, code, or other means of access; (2) the telephone number and address of the person or office to be notified in the event the consumer believes that an unauthorized electronic fund transfer has been or may be effected; (3) the type and nature of electronic fund transfers which the consumer may initiate, including any limitations on the frequency or dollar amount of such transfers, except that the details of such limitations need not be disclosed if their confidentiality is necessary to maintain the security of an electronic fund transfer system, as determined by the Board; (4) any charges for electronic fund transfers or for the right to make such transfers; (5) the consumer's right to stop payment of a preauthorized electronic fund transfer and the procedure to initiate such a stop payment order; (6) the consumer's right to receive documentation of electronic fund transfers under section 906; (7) a summary, in a form prescribed by regulations of the Board, of the error resolution provisions of section 908 and the consumer's rights thereunder. The financial institution shall thereafter transmit such summary at least once per calendar year; (8) the financial institution's liability to the consumer under section 910; (9) under what circumstances the financial institution will in the ordinary course of business disclose information concerning the consumer's account to third persons; and (10) a notice to the consumer that a fee may be imposed by-- (A) an automated teller machine operator (as defined in section 904(d)(3)(D)(i)) if the consumer initiates a transfer from an automated teller machine that is not operated by the person issuing the card or other means of access; and (B) any national, regional, or local network utilized to effect the transaction. (b) A financial institution shall notify a consumer in writing at least twenty-one days prior to the effective date of any change in any term or condition of the consumer's account required to be disclosed under subsection (a) if such change would result in greater cost or liability for such consumer or decreased access to the consumer's account. A financial institution may, however, implement a change in the terms or conditions of an account without prior notice when such change is immediately necessary to maintain or restore the security of an electronic fund transfer system or a consumer's account. Subject to subsection (a)(3), the Board shall require subsequent notification if such a change is made permanent. (c) For any account of a consumer made accessible to electronic fund transfers prior to the effective date of this title, the information required to be disclosed to the consumer under subsection (a) shall be disclosed not later than the earlier of-- (1) the first periodic statement required by section 906(c) after the effective date of this title; or (2) thirty days after the effective date of this title.
