Identity Theft



Identity Theft

Thesis Statement

Identity theft is a crime with severe consequences not only for the individual but for every consumer and every financial institution as well.

Introduction

Identity theft is the term used to explain crimes involving the illegal use of another individual's identity. Though the term “identity theft” is new, the act getting benefits by pretending to be a someone else is thousands of years old.

Identity Theft Main Categories

Financial Identity

Criminal Identity Theft

Identity Cloning

Business/Commercial Identity Theft

Technology Used to capture one's Identity

Telephones

Internet

Dumpster Diving

Shoulder Surfing

Business Record Theft

Skimming

Spyware

Key loggers

Redirectors

Remote access

Crimes Committed as a Result of Identity Theft

Victim's House has Loans against ...