1. Identity Theft, Forgery And Other Fraud Internet fraud Complaint Center. National fraud Information Center. Site Meter.Return to identity theft Return to crime prevention Association of Michigan. http://www.preventcrime.net/fraud.htm

Identity Theft, Fraud, Forgery and Scams Related Stories Note: These stories were linked as they were published. Some of the links to publications expire al soon as a week after publication. West free credit reports begin Dec 1, Michigan March 1, 2005 06/05/04 Stop making it so easy for identity thieves 06/03/04 Catch them if you can - Abagnale in Australia 05/26/04 ID Theft protection often not worth the money 05/23/04 ... Identity theft surging in the United States 08/21/01 I Identity Theft 08/21/01 Identities under fire in wide spread thefts 08/21/01 Man offering to do chores scamming elderly in Saginaw 08/15/01 Couple burnt by identity theft as well 08/14/01 ... Intricate fraud web unravels, cops say 07/03/00 Related Web Sites I dentity Theft Identity Theft Assistance - IdentityRestore Identity Theft Prevention and Assistance Resource Center ... Tips for retailers to fight check fraud Privacy Issues No thumb print, no rental car 11/22/01 S Schools use fingerprint scan 01/25/01 NIGERIAN SCAMS ... National Fraud Information Center var site="sm5arendsa" Return to Identity Theft Return to Crime Prevention Association of Michigan The National Fraud Information Center (NFIC) reports: "... almost 27,000 of the 28,655 respondents to an April 25 “Daily Poll” on AT&T Worldnet Services said they’ve received unsolicited email offers

2. Identity Theft: The Crime Of The New Millennium-Sean B. Hoar showed that identity fraud was perpetrated by organized crime syndicates, especially to practices to combat identity theft, including remediation, prevention, and law enforcement http://www.cybercrime.gov/usamarch2001_3.htm

Email this Document! U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for United States Attorneys March 2001 Vol. 49, No.2 Identity Theft: The Crime of the New Millennium Sean B. Hoar USA Bulletin (March 2001) Sean B. Hoar Assistant United States Attorney District of Oregon The Nature of the Problem Identity theft has been referred to by some as the crime of the new millennium. It can be accomplished anonymously, easily, with a variety of means, and the impact upon the victim can be devastating. Identity theft is simply the theft of identity information such as a name, date of birth, Social Security number (SSN), or a credit card number. The mundane activities of a typical consumer during the course of a regular day may provide tremendous opportunities for an identity thief: purchasing gasoline, meals, clothes, or tickets to an athletic event; renting a car, a video, or home-improvement tools; purchasing gifts or trading stock on-line; receiving mail; or taking out the garbage or recycling. Any activity in which identity information is shared or made available to others creates an opportunity for identity theft. It is estimated that identity theft has become the fastest-growing financial crime in America and perhaps the fastest-growing crime of any kind in our society.

3. Identity Theft And Identity Fraud Features programs, prevention, and remedial steps after the crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html

Text Only Version Identity Theft and Fraud What Are Identity Theft And Identity Fraud? What Are The Most Common Ways To Commit Identity Theft Or Fraud? What's The Department Of Justice Doing About Identity Theft And Fraud? What Can I Do About Identity Theft And Fraud? ... Fraud Section Home Page What Are Identity Theft and Identity Fraud? "But he that filches from me my good name/Robs me of that which not enriches him/And makes me poor indeed." - Shakespeare, Othello , act iii. Sc. 3. The short answer is that identity theft is a crime. Identity theft and identity fraud are 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. These Web pages are intended to explain why you need to take precautions to protect yourself from identity theft. In one notorious case of identity theft, the criminal, a convicted felon, not only incurred more than $100,000 of credit card debt, obtained a federal home loan, and bought homes, motorcycles, and handguns in the victim's name, but called his victim to taunt him saying that he could continue to pose as the victim for as long as he wanted because identity theft was not a federal crime at that time before filing for bankruptcy, also in the victim's name. While the victim and his wife spent more than four years and more than $15,000 of their own money to restore their credit and reputation, the criminal served a brief sentence for making a false statement to procure a firearm, but made no restitution to his victim for any of the harm he had caused. This case, and others like it, prompted Congress in 1998 to create a new federal offense of

4. Property Crime & Recovery Investigators Of Alabama (PCRIA) A unique organization that offers education to law enforcement, private sector loss prevention officers, bank fraud investigators, and corporate fraud investigators in the areas of property crime and identity theft in Alabama. http://www.pcria.org

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5. Fraud And Identity Theft fraud, identity theft, telemarketing fraud, mortgage scams, fraudulent victim publicationsas well as prevention tips against all these types of fraud. crime http://www.vaonline.org/fraud.html

Home Search Networks Contact ... Return to Cybercrime and Internet Issues Main Fraud and Identity Theft Online Better Business Bureau Online Complaint System : Links on their home page allow you to make a complaint against a business or charity, whether local or online. Consumer Fraud : Hosted by the US Dept. of Justice, this extremely useful site leads to sections on internet fraud, identity theft, telemarketing fraud, mortgage scams, fraudulent victim publications as well as prevention tips against all these types of fraud. Crime on the Superhighway : Covering just about every major crime which can be performed over the Internet, with a special emphasis on child safety and the prevention of online stalking, this site is definitely a "must view". Included are links to many related sites, background information on the many kinds of Internet crime, suggestions and recommendations on how to be safe and much, much more. Fraud Bureau : This free service, established to alert online consumers and investors of prior complaints of scams, fraud, or deceitful or suspicious business practices and to provide consumers, investors and users with information and news on how to safely surf, shop and invest on the net. It contains a wide range of information on fraudulent web practices, hoaxes, registering complaints and more. Fraud Section - US Department of Justice Criminal Division: This site contain a wealth of information on the crime of fraud and identity theft. A major resource on US law involving this crime.

6. Mike Nottoli's Crime Prevention Column - Page 1 of there HiTech crimes is identity theft and fraud and checks are subject to mailtheft and when feel free to contact your crime prevention Specialist listed http://www.fremontpolice.org/CrPrevent/clmn11.htm

Contents Neighborhood Crime Watch Crime Prevention Basics Domestic Violence Awareness Children and Gangs ... Problem Solving Identity Theft and Fraud Neighborhood Crime Watch Program Contacts: Zone 1 Central Fremont-Niles Tish Marquez TMarquez@ci.fremont.ca.us Zone 2 North Fremont Geneva Bosques GBosques@ci.fremont.ca.us Zone 3 South Fremont Karen Blount kblount@ci.fremont.ca.us Identity Theft and Fraud As you focus on safety and security, you may wonder what you can do. For starters be aware that crime trend predictions for this century are for more Hi-Tech crime that has a bigger economic impact. One of there Hi-Tech crimes is Identity Theft and Fraud crime. Here is a list of things you can check off to make your life more safe and secure: Review your monthly credit card statements carefully each month. Save all credit card transaction receipts and compare them to your statement. Notify your credit card companies that you would like to be notified of any unusual activity on your account. (Define unusual activity. For example: unusual activity on my account is small purchases amounting to more than $250.00 in one week or any purchase of more than $500.00.) Make a list of all of your credit cards numbers, the expiration dates for each card and the appropriate number to report the card lost or stolen. Store the list in a safe place (a safe deposit box, a home safe or a work office safe). The list should not be readily available to anyone who comes into your home.

7. Queue Fraud And Identity Theft Prevention By Secure Authentication And Verificat SiteSecure. IDSecure. April 19, 2004. Queue develops wetmetrics technology based applications designed to authenticate an individual in order to prevent fraud and identity theft. Queue Appoints President/COO. Queue Files Patent fraud as a crime against their consumers, but rather as an expense of doing business. While credit card fraud is frequently perpetrated without identity theft http://www.certi-secure.net/news/news_crime_pays_for_identity_thieves.html

DataSecure SiteSecure IDSecure June 8, 2004 Queue develops wetmetrics technology based applications designed to authenticate an individual in order to prevent fraud and identity theft. Queue Appoints President/COO Queue Files Patent ... More News... Analyst: Crime Pays For Identity Thieves July 21, 2003 The number of consumers that have fallen prey to identity thieves is severely underreported, market researcher Gartner said in a survey released Monday. The research firm estimates that 3.4 percent of U.S. consumersabout 7 million adultshave been victims of identity theft of some form in the past year. Moreover, arrests in identity theft cases are extremely rare, only catching the perpetrator in one out of every 700 cases, said Avivah Litan, vice president of financial service for Gartner. "The odds are really stacked against the consumers," she said. "Unfortunately, they are the only ones with a vested interest in fixing the problem." The release of the survey comes as state and federal governments are trying to stem the problem of identity theft. On July 1, California started requiring companies to report to consumers any incident that may have compromised their personal data. And new national legislation, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, would help protect victims once they determined that their identity had been stolen. The Gartner report ups the ante in consumers' battle for protection. While the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's clearinghouse for crimes against consumers has received more than 160,000 reports of identity theft, the real number is much higher, according to the company.

8. Identity Theft Prevention And Protection, Identity Fraud Solutions identity theft prevention and protection from fraud with fraudLinesâ ¢ is available. you have become a victim of this federal crime until months later, when you are turned down http://www.fraudlines.com/

Identity Theft Prevention , Protection, Identity Fraud Solutions top Prevention Protection Resolution Am I at Risk? ... Fraudlines Clients Area Identity thieves aren't waiting. Why are you? that grows larger each day. It's a way to protect yourself, your family, and your assets from credit and identity theft. It's a tool for the early detection of identity fraud or theft against your name and credit record; an alarm that works before things get out of hand, like a smoke detector that beeps indicating there might be a problem. How Does it Work? Section One: Protection provides monthly and annual check lists and forms. Completing these forms when instructed will help protect you against identity theft. Section Two: Prevention provides do's and don'ts for handling checks, credit cards, debit cards, etc. that will help prevent your identity from being stolen. Section Three: Resolution provides steps and forms you can use to help resolve the crime that has been committed against you. TOP PREVENTION According to the FBI, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. Studies show that about 1 in 5 families in the U.S. has been a victim of identity theft. It can occur in a variety of ways, including stealing your Social Security or credit card numbers and then changing the address on your bills, using your information to impersonate you and then renting or buying products or using your personal information in criminal acts. Worst of all, you won't even know you have become a victim of this federal crime until months later, when you are turned down unexpectedly for a loan, or get a call from a collection agency about an account you never opened, or worse yet, a call from the police about a crime you didn't commit.

9. Identity Theft - Prevention, Protection, Tips & Knowledge used to describe the crime of identity theft. Depending on whom you talk to and/orwhat instrument was used to perpetrate the fraud, identity theft could be http://www.identity-theft-protection.com/

Home Protection Plans Victim Testimonials Statistics ... Site Map What is identity theft? Identity Theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it to commit fraud and/or other crimes without your knowledge. The thief often uses the victim's personal information to open accounts, purchase vehicles, apply for loans, credit cards, social benefits, establish services with utility companies, rent apartments and more all in the victim's name without their knowledge. There are also known cases where the impersonator was arrested under the victim's name. (more) It could happen to you... You have just finished eating dinner at your favorite restaurant. Without a second thought you hand the waiter your credit card. The waiter returns in a few minutes with your credit card and receipt for the meal. This is how a nice evening at a restaurant normally ends but what you do not know is you have just become a victim of Identity Theft...

10. Identity Theft, Fraud, Credit Card Fraud, Identity Fraud, Check Fraud identity theft learn to protect yourself and your credit from the fastest growing consumer crime today. Proven methods to prevent and protect against credit card fraud and identity fraud. crime! My goal in writing this book was to share with you what I've learned from my research on identity theft prevention hoaxes and scams, credit card fraud and more http://www.tinyurl.com/bc45

"Nearly 10 Million Cases of ID Theft in '02, FTC Says" Source: Chicago Sun Times Fact : Most people don't realize they've been victimized until 14 months after the crime! This means YOU could be a victim RIGHT NOW and NOT even know it ! If you want to protect yourself, your family and your finances TODAY then YOU need this book ! A Message from the Author, James H. Dimmitt: Hello Friend, Do you know what the #1 consumer crime is today ? If you guesed IDENTITY THEFT , congratulations! You are obviously aware that ID theft has become a world wide epidemic. And unfortunately, it seems to be getting worse every year. Someone has their identity stolen every 79 seconds ! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that Identity Theft complaints have risen 73% in just one year Almost 10 Million people were victims of Identity Theft in 2002 ! The effects of having your identity stolen and used fraudulently are long-lasting and can ruin your financial future . Here's just one real-life example: It was quite a shock to us when we suddenly found out that we had no credit. We were being accused of defaulting on loans, not making car payments, and overdue on credit card payments. We were suddenly being called by stores that we never heard of, banks demanding payment on cars or loans that we didn't have, collection agencies demanding that we pay immediately on some account we never heard of, or face legal action against us.

11. IdentityTheft.org - Identity Theft Prevention And Survival identitytheft is the fastest growing crime in America Get help with the identity-theftSurvival Kit. If you have been victimized by identity fraud, act right http://www.identitytheft.org/

Home Startling Facts ID-Theft Survival Kit Book ... Audiocassettes Identity Theft Resources What To Do First Comforting Words Prevention Measures Recommended Books ... Testimonials ID Theft Action Letters ID Theft Victim ID Theft Advocate About the Author Background Information ... Testimonies by Mari Frank Order Information Identity Theft Laws Theft Deterrence Act Photo Gallery Professional Services Identity Theft Links ... BankInfo.com interview Identity-Theft is the fastest growing crime in America; 9.9 MILLION victims were reported last year, according to a Federal Trade Commission survey! Get help with the Identity-Theft Survival Kit If you have been victimized by identity fraud, act right now to keep it from getting worse! If you are not a victim, ... learn how to protect your identity, credit and good name Mari J. Frank. Esq. is a survivor of identity-theft, and the author of the Identity Theft Survival Kit A Complete Package For Restoring Your Credit And Peace Of Mind.

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13. Identity Theft And Fraud - Police - City Of Kent, Washington providing detailed information about this crime including numerous prevention tips,contacts offers information on stopping identity theft and junk http://www.ci.kent.wa.us/Police/CrimePrevention/idtheft.htm

Identity Theft and Fraud Police What's New FAQ Contact Numbers ... Police Department City of Kent 220 Fourth Ave S Kent, WA 98032 Emergency Don’t Lose Yourself! RCW 43.43.760). Please remember that most victims of other crimes experience the situation once. Victims of Identity Theft experience it over and over, repeatedly. Take the steps now to safeguard your well being and the well being of your family. You won’t be sorry. Written by Sergeant Jon Quackenbush Identity Theft What is it: Identity theft happens when a criminal obtains data that personally identifies you and then uses that for an illegal purpose - typically theft. The thief takes advantage of your good credit rating , and leaves behind bad credit in your name. Losses to consumers and businesses due to identity theft totaled $745 million in 1997 according to the Secret Service. Kent Police Detectives have seen a dramatic increase in the fraudulent use of stolen identity over the past three years. Identity theft is now a Felony under Washington State Law ( RCW 9.35.020

14. Topics In Crime Prevention fraud/identity theft 52 total topics. Copyright 19962004 National crime PreventionCouncil McGruff the crime Dog® and Take a Bite Out of crime® are http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pa=resCenter&sa=searchResults&topicId=35

15. Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft! In the fraud and identity theft section of Topics in crime prevention on thissite, you will find links to resources about identity theft including the http://www.ncpc.org/ncpc/ncpc/?pg=5882-13058-14604

16. Criminal Justice Resources Resources: Identity Theft is the nation s fastest growing crime according to draw together and link identitytheft,Internet-fraud, and related scam-prevention information, gleaned http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/crimjust/idtheft.htm

CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESOURCES: Identity Theft Related topics include fraud and cybercrime. A crime which many computer industry observers are predicting will be a major problem in the early twenty first century. It involves the theft of personal identification information such as DIGITAL CERTIFICATES, PASSWORDS, and PINS in order to use them for some criminal purpose. There is an extensive amount of research being carried out on BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS which aim to provide virtually foolproof identification schemes. Source: A Dictionary of the Internet. Darrel Ince. Oxford University Press, 2001. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. 11 February 2003 Web Sites Articles and Publications Telephone Hotlines Web Sites CardCops (Identity Theft) http://www.cardcops.com Hacker attacks and identity theft have become huge problems in the information age, enough to make even the most carefree individual a tad paranoid. Last year, Visa and MasxterCard reported that fraud losses topped $1 billion. The U.S. Justice department says 700,000 Americans are victims of identity theft every year. CardCops lists more than 100,000 stolen credit card numbers gathered from Internet chat rooms where thieves have been checking to determine whether the numbers are still good to use. The numbers are typically stolen by hackers who break into databases of Web commerce sites. Sometimes, though, con artists use what they call "social engineering" to trick unsuspecting computer users into providing card numbers by calling people at random and pretending to be a representative from the bank or credit card company. Source: Detroit Free Press Webguide, July 14, 2002, p.6E.

17. Main: Crime Prevention Tips identity theft prevention Brochure PDF; What can be Done About identity theft;Internet crime prevention PDF; Know Your Charity; Preventing fraud; Real Estate http://www.lapdonline.org/bldg_safer_comms/prevention_main.htm

The LAPD is dedicated to enhancing public safety and reducing the fear and the incidence of crime. But there are many things each and every community member can do to reduce his or her chances of becoming a victim. Below are crime prevention tips for your home, your business, yourself and your family. We urge you to familiarize yourself with the information contained in this section and to make crime prevention a part of your life. Tip of the Month Traffic Tip of the Month LAPD Crime Prevention Lesson Plans Holiday Crime Prevention 4th of July Gunfire Reduction Program Don't Drink and Drive Flash Presentation] Fall Holiday Season General Holiday Season Safety Tips Halloween Safety [PDF] Holiday Crime Prevention [PDF] New Years Eve Gunfire Reduction Program St. Patricks Day Crime Prevention Topics Business Community Awareness with Explosives Disabled Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault ... Violence Prevention Crime Prevention Tips for the Home Burglary Prevention [PDF] Burglary Prevention Brochure [PDF] Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design [PDF] Residential Burglary Prevention (Spanish) [PDF] Home Security [PDF] Home Security II [PDF] Home Security Hardware [PDF] Home Security Hardware II [PDF] Apartment Watch How Can I Make My Home Safer?

18. Identity Theft Damage containment in each fraud case depends The identity theft information includedin this Los Angeles Police Department, crime prevention Resource Center; http://www.lapdonline.org/bldg_safer_comms/prevention/identity.htm

PURPOSE The purpose of this circular is to standardize Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Information presented during community crime prevention meetings. The circular will also assist Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) personnel to impart basic Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Information tips to community members to help slowdown one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes. The circular will also serve to warn community members how to take steps to protect their privacy and to educate Identity Theft victims about what to do when an identity thief strikes. INTRODUCTION The crime of Identity Theft is on the rise and it has become a significant problem for the LAPD and for people who reside in the City of Los Angeles. This is because there has been an increase in the number of reported Identity Theft incidents and in the level of fear within the community. Additionally, the Identity Theft issue continues to receive considerable media attention. The LAPD believes there could be as many as 10,000 reported Identity Theft incidents within the City of Los Angeles in 2003. To more effectively coordinate Identity Theft investigations, the LAPD now investigates these crimes through their Commercial Crimes Division. The LAPD encourages anyone victimized by Identity Theft to contact the LAPD or their local law enforcement agency to report the incident.

19. BCSO Crime Prevention the United States fall victim to crimes of stolen the US Secret Service make 9,455arrests involving identity fraud. identity theft is expanding at a rate of 50 http://www.co.bexar.tx.us/BCsheriff/identity.htm

Identity Fraud The amount of information available on the Internet about you and those you know is almost unbelievable. Various companies offer services that provide address, criminal, civil, and professional history as well as a list of assets and bank account numbers. Also available are the Social Security number, last six addresses, current phone number as well as names and phone numbers of neighbors. Some large, prestigious companies offering such information include Lexis-Nexis and West Publishing Company. Identity theft involves someone using key pieces of your identifying information in order to impersonate you. The usual purpose is to acquire goods or services in your name through the use of credit or debit cards. The U.S. Postal Service agrees, calling it “one of the fastest growing robbery crimes in America.” By one industry estimate, more than 1,000 people a day in the United States fall victim to crimes of stolen identity. In 1997 the U.S. Secret Service make 9,455 arrests involving identity fraud. According to the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse there are over 400,000 thefts of identity each year with annual losses of more than $2 billion. Identity theft is expanding at a rate of 50% per year.

20. BCSO Crime Prevention The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive The FTC enters Internet,telemarketing, identity theft and other fraudrelated complaints http://www.co.bexar.tx.us/BCsheriff/creditcard.htm

Credit Card Fraud Practically anyone can impersonate you using fake id (identity theft) and obtain fraudulent credit cards. With your Social Security number, drivers license, and a fake credit card, anyone can receive additional valid credit cards or debit cards in your name. With these identifying numbers anyone can quickly damage your credit. Your efforts to correct these problems can literally be exhausting! You may be victim and not even know it. Someone right now may be busy buying expensive items with credit cards they obtained in your name, by using your Social Security number and other pieces of personal identification. How easy is it to get false ID and obtain fraudulent credit cards? A lot easier than you might think. Hundreds of databases already exist that contain detailed information about your personal life, your buying habits and other lifestyle characteristics. This information is not always secretly hidden away or hard to find. Credit and charge card fraud costs cardholders and issuers hundreds of millions of dollars each year. While theft is the most obvious form of fraud, it can occur in other ways. For example, someone may use your card number without your knowledge.

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