Identity Theft

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Identity Theft
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Definition

• The term "identity theft" means a fraud committed
  or attempted using the identifying information of
  another person without authority

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3 Types of Identifying Information

• Critical Information
• Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth,
  Driver's License/Number, Passport
• Unique Biometric Data
• Fingerprint, Voice Print, Retina or Iris Image,
  or other unique physical representation
• Telecommunication Identifying Information Numbers

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Thought Questions

• 1. How difficult do you think it would be for
  someone to steal your identity?
• 2. What precautions, if any, do you take to
  protect yourself from this crime?
• 3. What more could you do to make sure you do not
  become a victim of identity theft?

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Types of Identity Theft in 2009
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States with the Most Victims

• California 15,1152.
• New York 7,0763.
• Texas 6,4964.
• Florida 5,6965.
• Illinois 3,7846.
• Pennsylvania 2,7047.
• Georgia 2,5928.
• Michigan 2,5899.
• New Jersey 2,57510.
• Ohio 2,283

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