Downfalls Of Identity Theft

Identity theft is a negative issue in the entire United States, but the state of Florida is where it is most common and where there is the most cases. Due to Florida having the most identity theft complaints, it is important to question just how vulnerable the state is to this form of fraud. However, it is evident that Florida needs to find more efficient ways to limit identity theft drastically, since it has led the nation in identity theft for the past three years. This paper will examine the steps that are involved in identity theft and the areas that are most negatively affected by this crime, in the state, In addition, this paper will examine the best strategies that individuals can utilize to prevent identity theft and protect their personal information, such as shredding paperwork that contain sensitive information before throwing it away and not carrying a Social Security card with them. The paper will make the readers understand how serious of a crime identity theft is and why it happens in Florida more often than any other state in the United States.

Identity theft is a major concern today in our country, millions of a person’s identity have been compromised for many of years. Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personal information such as name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, credit card number, or other identifying information to take on that person’s identity in order to commit fraud or other crimes. Stealing an identity is, unfortunately, surprisingly easy to do and happens when you least expect it. Just by opening your mail, something that has personal information on it, throwing it in the trash. Therefore, a person can go through your trash and take all that information and use it against you to take on a new identity.

Some of the things you can do to minimize the chances of your identity being stolen would be to kep your important, personal papers in a an organized secure place at all times. Shredding personal papers and documents, and making sure that any personal information or account numbers are blacked out if they’re thrown in the trash. Always make sure to keep only any personal information

Becoming the victim of identity theft is never something that is a pleasant experience. Along with the fear regarding the actual event, there is also the aftermath that must be considered. It can sometimes take years to completely see the full effects of identity theft, but by learning more about the different types, it is much easier to get started making repairs.

“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation” (Oscar Wilde). This quote illustrates how in our world, a person’s identity can be easily changed. Many Americans are effected by this problem today. Citizens, criminals, and the government all play a role in this process. However, many disagree as to whether identity theft should be allowed in our country. Based on the history of identity theft and relationships between American citizens, the government, and this issue, identity theft should be abolished in America.

There are many things that could have been taken away from the FDIC MoneySmart simulated podcasts. One thing that really stuck with me is how dangerous identity theft is. A person can access your credit card information, your social security info and your credit report simply by opening one of your bills. It is scary to think that someone would just go through your mail to access that. We no longer have any personal privacy because people can easily access our information. My sisters wallet was stolen right out of her purse, when she was at the hospital one time. The person who stole it, used her credit card to make multiple purchases. Fortunately the credit card companies were able to tract down where the criminal was by looking at the recent

While looking through the Bureau of Statistics Website, I came across the Victims of Identity Theft, 2014 Bulletin, where I found some interesting statistics.

There is no “sure” way to stop identity theft from happening to someone. There are only measures that may make it harder for thieves to steal someone’s identity because nothing is foolproof. People can shred their important documents after they’re done with them to help prevent their identity to be stolen via dumpster diving, but the thief may find all the shreds and put them together just like a puzzle. The odds of this happening are slim, but there is still a chance, a chance lower than just throwing it out. People should make sure to not use ATMs and not to do personal banking in public, but this will only slow down a thief who is determined to steal someone’s identity. Once a thief is determined to steal someone’s identity and only their identity, there are not many obstacles stopping him/her.

Identity theft affects millions of Americans every day. Scam artists and hackers lay in wait for an unsuspecting person to get caught up their scheme through ignorance or naivety so they can take full advantage of their personal information to do as they desire with it. Problem is, it infiltrates and depreciates the integral infrastructure of our society which creates a cultural lapse through the declination of economic and cultural growth and double jeopardizes an already unstable system to the brink of its destruction. To understand how

You actually did not win a free laptop, instead you won an one way ticket straight into your personal information and that ticket is not for you. These ads are actually scams trying to get your personal information to use it for no good. People called identity thieves set up these scams to trick you into giving them your information. Identity thieves do not only use scams, they use fake identification, your checkbook, or anything that has sensitive information valuable for them to steal your identity. Identity theft has many negative affects such as the financial impact, social, and even emotional effects.

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America now. As the world grows, there are more and more opportunities to steal identities. When thieves steal personal and financial information it ruins the victims credit score and can sometimes leave them feeling emotional. The government has put in some programs to help decrease identity theft. Although identity theft can probably never be eliminated, there are some ways the government can decrease identity theft even more.

Identity theft is the fastest growing fraud crime in America (Finklea, 2009). Gaining knowledge in preventing theft will better the economy and lower the crime rates in America. There are reported 9.9 million victims of identity theft and this number is increasing rapidly as the years go on. It has been reported that an estimate of fifty billion dollars has been charged to our consumers every year due to identity theft (Finklea, 2009).

Lately I been on social media more than I usually do. Some things I do to protect my identity for social media is creating unique passwords and setting my accounts private. This will avoid people I don't know personally viewing my profile/account. Whenever I'm using the internet, I will always have a running software for internet safety. And I shred anything that display my personal information such as name, address, phone number, recipts etc. Some precautions I should take for I won't become a victim of identity theft would be monitor my credit report more often, keep important papers secure, stop online shopping with website without the lock symbol and stop carrying more than I need in my purse (two credit cards, social security number).

The United States Department of Justice defines Identity Theft and Fraud as, “… terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain” (U.S. Department of Justice, 2012). An individual’s personal data such as: Social Security number, bank account information, credit card numbers, or telephone calling card number¬ may be used by criminals to personally profit at your expense. In many cases, a victim's loss not only includes out-of-pocket financial losses, but substantial additional financial costs and time repairing and correcting credit histories and erroneous information. To assist with my research for this paper, I chose two books written from different perspectives. First, I sought out a book to provide a comprehensive review of identity theft history; methods used to steal identities, consequences of having your identity stolen, and prevention techniques from an individual or business perspective. Next, after developing a strong baseline on identity theft, I searched for a reference book which offers a comprehensive review of the concepts of computer crimes, relevant laws, and methods practiced by investigators to trace, capture and persecute identity theft

Identity theft is one of the most common types of cybercrime. Identity theft a term which refers to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal information in some way that involves fraud or deception. Identity thieves are looking to gain pieces of personal identifying information (PII) such as social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and credit card numbers. There are numerous ways identity thieves can obtain pieces of your PII. There are online methods such as phishing and date breaches, which will be address in this report, and non-online methods such as dumpster diving and wallet stealing, which will not.