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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 may identity theft be prevented?
Hello!
While you most likely cannot prevent your identity from getting stolen, you can take certain measures to minimize the possibility of it happening.
I came across idtheftauthority.com and learned how to help prevent identity theft by doing the following:
• Maintain your records carefully
• Shred your financial documents yourself
• Protect your SSN
• File your taxes early (I thought this was a strange one too, but read the information on this page to learn why!)
• Don't respond to suspicious emails or text messages
• Don't conduct transactions or give personal info out while in a public places
We really cannot do enough to stop this entirely, but we can slow it down if we get smart about it and do what we can to protect our important information on our own.
What is the meaning of online identity?
An online identity is usually some sort of anonymous personality that someone has when they are on the internet. Sometimes people do it for fun, sometimes people will troll (this means to annoy others constantly), to bully others, and for some odd reason pretend they are a celebrity.
Why are many people victims of fraud or identity theft?
Although criminals that steal identities are getting more and more sophisticated, and there are increasingly more security measures to prevent this, the vast majority have their identity stolen because they do not take the most basic precautions.
Keeping passwords and PINs secret, shredding bank statements and documents with personal information on them etc.
How do you get election voting id card in Mumbai?
You can log on to
http://www.mumbaicityelection.org/
This site is mainly developed as an interface between the Election Branch of the Collector Mumbai City District office and the voters of Mumbai City District. It seeks to provide information regarding the election related activities in a year that will see parliamentary elections of State Legislative Assembly Elections with delimited Legislative Assembly Constituencies and so also Parliamentary Constituencies in the Mumbai City District.
http://www.mumbaicityelection.org/downloads/6-%20form%20r.pdf
Even if individuals want to correct or change the existing details in their Voters card or if they want to delete their Voters card they can download Form-8 & Form-7 from the below mentioned link
http://www.mumbaicityelection.org/forms/doc_download.phpWhat is the process of pressing charges for a minor theft?
Civilians cannot "press charges." Only law enforcement and prosecutors can "press charges." However, you can REPORT the offense (and whom you suspect) to law enforcement and they will investigate and take action if they find enough probable cause that the offense occurred, regardless of the age of the perpetrator.
How do hackers steal a password?
ANSWER:
Your going to have a hard time finding out your husband's password. You can ask an expert who knows how to hack computer, you might know it. I also did this to the man I married a long time ago to find out if he was still writing his mistress, but never had no luck. But one time I got in because one of my kids helped me, and I found out 2 of her email to him. but I will call it luck.
What is Identity Guard used for?
Identity guard is a great system in order to protect yourself from identity theft which is a very common thing to occur in the United States. Also if anything does happen to your money it allows you to get reimburted up to so much.
What is the punishment of identity theft?
Identity theft is a criminal activity that is taken seriously. It is classed as a felony in most states in America. Penalties vary by state and according to the severity of the crime. For example, in Michigan anyone convicted of identify theft faces a maximum of 5 years imprisonment and a minimum fine of $25,000. However, Rhode Island law states that identify theft is punishable by imprisonment for 3 years.
How can you check to make sure your identity hasn't been stolen?
There are websites available to help one determine if their identity has been stolen. One can also check their credit card statements for charges that are not familiar.
Is their anyone who has switched their bodies?
It is not possible. Scientists did research and test this subject, but it was discovered a long time ago that there is no possible way to switch bodies. Neither is there a way to have had a past life as, say, a tree or grasshopper. There are many theories for where you go when you die, but it is up to you to decide what you believe.
To whom do you report identity theft and hackers?
It depends on what kind of identity theft you're talking about. If someone has opened accounts in your name using your personal identity, it would show up on your credit reports and you should file a police report with your local jurisdiction. It should also be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at 877-ID-THEFT.
Identity theft occurring over the internet or using the internet should be reported to the FBI, as the internet is federal jurisdiction. You can reach the FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) at www.ifccfbi.gov. That site acts as a clearinghouse, directing complaints to the proper authorities and agencies.
Identity theft occurring through the US mail system should be reported to the USPS Postal Inspector. There are local offices in every state.
People whose social security numbers are being used can usually make a report to the local police, though that report is generally for records purposes and only provides the victim with a case number to prove they've been to the police. They need to also report the identity theft to the Social Security Administration and the IRS, because payment of taxes is often affected.
Is it a common way to commit identity theft?
There have been many identify theft scams in the last decade. Some of the most common include email phishing to get credit card details, spyware to retrieve personal data and spoof companies tricking people into signing up for services that don't exist.
Who are most at risk of identity theft?
Someone who has no knowledge of the things that contribute to a scam. Someone who doesn't take precocious in sharing their personal information such as social security, date of birth, and credit card information
What will help reduce your risk of identity theft when engaging in e-commerce?
Confirm the site you are using uses and encrypted link.
What programs offer identity theft protection?
I find some of the best identify theft protection comes from your bank - after all, they often pay (part of) the bill if your identity is stolen.However, in terms of computer programs, I use ""Trusteer Rapport"" which will warn me if I ever use the same credentials on a website which I do for my internet banking, or paypal, etc. It will also warn me of known phishing websites.
What are elements of identity theft?
The most typical indication is that there are charges appearing on your credit card bill for things that you did not buy. In general, any bills that you get which you had not personally incurred would be possible indications of identity theft. This can go as far as getting a bill from a bank for a mortgage on your house that you did not take out.
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.
