Warning Signs of Identity Theft
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Defense “Warning Signs of Identity Theft.” Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information. May 2016. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0271-warning-signs-identity-theft Warning signs of identity theft, Consumer.ftc.gov, May 2015. Federal trade commision: when someone steals your identity the first thing they do is drain your bank accounts, run up charges on your credit cards. They can file a tax refund for you and get it. They can even give your name to the police during an arrest. Business and Commerce, Economics Anderson, J. Craig. “Identity theft growing, costly to victims.” USA Today. April 14, 2013.
Identity theft from credit cards has increased from 2005 to 2010. Some good identity thieves have learned to steal them from businesses thousands or even millions at a time. Ethics Williams, Geoff. “Three Ways Consumers Fall Victim to Identity Theft.” US News and World Report. 21 July 2014. http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/07/21/3-ways-consumers-fall-victim-to-identity-theft This was a large group of people that were doing this kind of thing up and down the East Coast," she says. "In a matter of just an hour, the team had used my cards at gas stations, Target and I can't remember where else. They also were able to get checks printed since they had my Social, and thousands of dollars disappeared from my checking account. Education, Business and Commerce, Defense: https://www.protectmyid.com/identity-theft-protection-resources/prevention-tips/prevention-tips.aspx This is an advertisement that shows you how to prevent identity theft, and what to do if it happens to you. You can get your identity stolen in a lot of ways. Technology, Law and Justice: New York Times.com. http://www.nytimes.com/topic/subject/identity-theft Several articles on this site discuss identity theft. Technology, Economics: “Identity Theft.” OnGuardonline.gov. May 2015. https://www.onguardonline.gov/articles/0005-identity-theft There are many ways that you might discover that someone is using your information. You might get a notice from the IRS or find unfamiliar accounts on your credit report. You might notice strange withdrawals from your bank account, get bills that aren’t yours, or get calls about debts that you don’t owe. Technology: Identity Theft Resource Center. http://www.idtheftcenter.org/Articles/Financial/ Along with its website and the iOS and Android ID Theft Help apps, the Identity Theft Resource Center operates a toll-free call center staffed by individuals who can provide immediate assistance to victims of identity theft. As part of its mission to provide assistance, the ITRC makes note of the different types of identity theft that victims call about each month. This helps stakeholders to get a clearer picture of what prevalent threats are out there, and how they impact the public. Government: Williams, Martyn. “One in Every 14 Americans Fell Victim to Identity Theft Last Year.” PC World. 27 Sep 2015. http://www.pcworld.com/article/2986810/security/identity-theft-hit-7-of-us-population-last-year.html Almost 18 million people were victims of identity theft in the United States last year, with the majority of crimes targeting credit cards and bank accounts, the Department of Justice said Sunday. Technology, Ethics, Social Relationships: Lewis, Kent. “How Social Media Networks Facilitate Identity Theft and Fraud.” EO Entrepreneurs’ Organization. https://www.eonetwork.org/octane-magazine/special-features/social-media-networks-facilitate-identity-theft-fraud With the increased global use of social media, there are more opportunities than ever before to steal identities or perpetrate fraud online. For example, status updates posted on Twitter, Facebook and many other social media sites can be used by criminals. If you post that you’re out of town on vacation, you’ve opened yourself up for burglary. If you mention that you’re away on business for a weekend, you may leave your family open to assault or robbery. When it comes to stalking or stealing an identity, use of photo- and video-sharing sites like Flickr and YouTube provide deeper insights into you, your family and friends, your house, favorite hobbies and interests. Bethany Doria: “Identity Theft & Cyber Crime.” Insurance Information Institute. 2015. http://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/identity-theft-and-cybercrime The article informs you on the rate of identity theft in different states and how it was misused. (Categories: Technology, plus several others) Frohlich, C. Thomas and Lieberman, Mark. “Nine States With the Most Identity Theft Complaints.” 24/7 Wall St. 28 April 2015. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2015/04/28/9-states-with-the-most-identity-theft-complaints/ This website informs you on what identity theft is and where it most occurred. (Multiple categories) Harrell, Erika. “Victims of Identity Theft.” US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. September 2015. http://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/vit14.pdf Gives you accounts of actual victims of identity theft. It also includes highlights for identity theft to help you get a better understanding of it. (Categories: Economics, Miscellaneous, Law and Justice) Theoharis, Mark. “The Crime of Identity Theft.” Criminal Defense Lawyer. 2016. http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/crime-penalties/federal/identity-theft.htm This site helps you get a better concept of what to look for to prevent identity theft. It gives examples of how identity theft might take place and then details to prevent them from happening. (Categories--Law and Justice, Economics, Defense) Martin, Ray. “The Best Defense Against Identity Theft.” CBS News. April 2010. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-best-defenses-against-identity-theft/ This site tries to help you defend yourself against identity theft. It describes different steps you can take to ensure it never happens to you. (Category--Defense) “Identity Theft Can Negatively Impact your Health.” Identityguard. 16 March 2015 http://www.identityguard.com/identity-theft-resources/articles/identity-theft-can-negatively-impact-your-health/ This article tells about the health impacts having your identity stolen. It offers a few ideas of what can happen and then explains it so you can understand what is going on. (Categories--Physical and Psychological Health) Dr. Gupta, Sanjay. “How to Get Your Life Back After ID Theft.” Everyday Health. 23 January 2015 http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/get-life-back-after-id-theft/ This article discusses how identity theft can affect one’s physical and psychological health. It helps to let you know that you are not alone through this. It gives you steps that you can take or that others may have taken. (Categories: Physical and Psychological Health) “Identity Theft Investigations.” U.S. Department of Education. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/misused/idtheft.html#skipnav2 The article explains to students how identity theft can affect them. It gives a few tips to help them understand how to avoid it. (Category--Education) “Child Identity Theft Education Kit.” Equifax. https://www.equifax.com/specs/child-identity-protection-kit/child-kit.pdf The article helps you understand that anyone's identity can be stolen no matter the age. It helps you understand how, why, or who do such a thing. (Category--Miscellaneous) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/media/video-0024-what-if-youre-victim-identity-theft https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/media/video-0023-what-identity-theft http://www.idtheftcenter.org/id-theft/teen-space.html Directory: cms -> lib -> TX01918186 -> Centricity -> Domain lib -> 1. naclo 2017 – North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad lib -> Chem I honors Unit 2 Notes: Numbers in Chemistry Measurement lib -> Sanderson High School ap human Geography Summer Assignment 2016 lib -> Find fantastic ousd elementary music programs lib -> American Studies Pacing Calendar 2014-2015 lib -> The ap history Timeline 8000bce-the Present lib -> Absolutism in Europe Domain -> Unit 5 Study Guide – Chapters 17 and 18 Chapter 17 Study Guide Domain -> Application Download 19.58 Kb. Share with your friends:
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