Thesis: I say identity theft is an act that can be carried out successfully by only a smart criminal. Audience: People who are careless about how they handle their personal information. Those that do not really know how identity theft is being carried out Outlines: • Introduction: Existence and scope of identity theft • Paragraph 2: Ways identity theft is carried out. An example from an article called Dragnet • Paragraph 3: Continuation of the ways identity thefts is carried out with examples
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Review Questions 1. What is identity theft? Why is this a problem in society? Identity theft happens when someone takes "personally identifying information" such as a Social Security number‚ a driver’s license number‚ or other information‚ and uses that information to commit fraud or other crimes. 2. What is phishing? When an identity thief calls or emails you pretending to be someone else in order to get your personal information. 3. What is the advertising technique of Glittering Generalities?
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about nineteen people are victims of identity theft. In today’s society‚ identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Every year 9.9 million identities are stolen and it takes those victims an average of five hundred dollars and countless days to restore their good name and credit record. Victims could potentially lose out on job opportunities‚ or be denied loans for education‚ housing or cars because of negative information on their credit reports. In rare instances‚ victims could be arrested
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Identity theft affects over 15 million residents in the United states with an estimated loss of over 50 billion dollars each year according to Rob Douglas an identity theft and scam expert. It has a history of plaguing society with various social‚ economical‚ and financial problems that continues to persist individuals and businesses alike. Identity theft is defined as “The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person’s private identifying information‚ usually for financial gain”. Social security number
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10/19/11 Identity Theft I. According to identity theft statistics more than thirty-six million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last four years. Identity theft is when someone gets a hold of your personal information and uses it against you. II. According to Javelin Strategy and Research 1 in every 10 U.S consumers has already been victimized by identity theft. a. Anyone can get their identity stolen b. Check bank statements inspect financial statements and make sure
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Online Identity Theft; Are You Susceptible? COMP 129 October 10‚ 2013 Identity Theft as defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary is the illegal use of someone else’s personal information in order to get money or credit. Before the widespread use of personal information on the internet the main source for identity theft was through dumpster diving. This meant rummaging through peoples trash looking for bills or other
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Theft - The Theft offence is defined under S1 of the ‘Theft act 1968’. Where it provides that if ‘A person dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another‚ with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it‚’ will be guilty of the offence. For this charge to be upheld‚ both the actus Reus and the mens rea have to be established. Actus Reus - Beginning with the physical element of the crime‚ the actus Reus it is made up of 3 elements – ‘appropriates‚ property‚ belonging to another
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writes in their article entitled “Identity Theft: Coordination Can Defeat the Modern-Day “King” and “Duke”; that the scope of identity theft is it is “twice as prevalent among the wealthiest households when compared with the poorest‚ and over fifty percent more likely among the young (those between the ages of 16 and 24) than seniors (aged 65 or above).” Their conclusions were the fact that “approximately half of identity theft victims had existing credit card accounts or other financial accounts
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Online Identity theft – What is it? Many of us do not think twice about giving our credit card number or personal information over the internet. But after reading this‚ you’ll probably change the way you interact online. Identity theft is a form of stealing someone’s identity in which someone pretends to be someone else by assuming that person’s identity‚ usually to access personal information or obtain credit and other benefits in that person’s name. The theft occurs when someone uses another’s
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In my opinion‚ identify theft is an instance when a criminal obtains personal information that he or she uses to pose as that person‚ while also obtaining a financial gain. People are going to be targeted because the offender is probably in need of money and chooses crime instead of applying for a job. Personal information that could be stolen includes‚ social security numbers‚ bank account information‚ usernames and passwords to accounts‚ etc. It is very important for people to proceed with caution
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