(855) 4-ESSAYS

Type a new keyword(s) and press Enter to search

Identity Theft

 

            The Identity Thieves website last updated 2/19/01, told the story of Scott Clinton Gilbert, or at least someone who was believe to be "Robert Hartle-. As "Robert-, Scott was able to produce debts of more than $110,000, including bills for three pick up trucks, two motorcycles and a doublewide mobile home. If anyone was to question Scott on his identity of Robert Hartle he was more than prepared with a drivers license, Social Security card, and even a birth certificate. For quite some time Scott left the real "Robert Hartle- in a bit of a financial mess. Fortunately Scott's "fraud spree- ended, leaving the true Robert free of all debts and credit charges.
             "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. Shakespeare was correct indeed, long before the time of the cashless society. Now it seems that almost everyone (especially here in the United States of America) has a credit card, Mac card, debit card, gift cards, I.D. cards, and a checking account with book and card. With all these plastic conviences, identity theft has become a common practice among thieves. "Stealing someone's identity-, as the Identity Thieves website states, "to buy everything from cars to toys and leaving the real person's credit rating in ruin may be the perfect crime because there is little that can be done to prosecute it-. This new identity crisis brings about a few serious questions; who owns who in this society, are we all really only what's on a piece of plastic or paper, and what steps can we take to assure this will not happen to us? .
             First lets explore the thought or theory of " who owns who in this society-. Years ago we know that slavery was outlawed in the U.S.A., yet from time to time we see examples of it still going strong. In a vulgar sense we see the "pimp and hooker- as a form of slavery and ownership of a person.


Essays Related to Identity Theft

1. The Criminality of Identity Theft

The solution to identity theft is simple. ... What is identity theft? ... Some may even say identity theft isn't a crime. ... At this rate anyone can be a victim of identity theft. ... Subtopics 2 - Identity theft Preventing Millions of people are affected by identity theft every year therefore banks and creditors consistently advertise identity theft protection for a certain amount of money. ...

  • Word Count: 2177
  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

2. Identity Theft and Precautions to Take

The popularity and worldwide conquest of the internet and smart phones has contributed to the increase of identity theft crimes. ... Many of these crimes occur with less precaution (Cell phone financial identity theft, 2012)1. ... Solving an identity theft crimes is also challenging investigation. ... Identity theft can be painful and can cause you huge headache mentally and financially; however it can be prevented at your fingertips. ... Identity theft wouldn't happen to you if you know how to take precautions into actions....

  • Word Count: 1004
  • Approx Pages: 4
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: Undergraduate

3. Identity Theft

This crime is identity theft. ... According to the Federal Trade Commission, over 1.1 million people were the victim of identity theft. ... This paper will attempt to more thoroughly define identity theft. It will give examples of identity theft by examining the stories of Rosalie Pugliese and Mari Frank. ... In 1999, an unsuspecting attorney by the name of Rosalie Pugliese was a victim of identity theft. ...

  • Word Count: 2212
  • Approx Pages: 9

4. Identity Theft

Identity Theft The information age we live today has created a revolution in commerce, entertainment, and communication. ... Credit card fraud is identity theft in its most simple and common form. ... The threats involved in identity theft can include opening a new credit card account, using your name, date of birth, and Social Security number. ... In order to prevent identity theft from happening to you here are a few simple steps you can follow to help protect yourself. ... In order to prevent identity theft in financial transactions your financial institution is a doorway to a major po...

  • Word Count: 2106
  • Approx Pages: 8
  • Grade Level: High School

5. Identity Theft

Identity Theft in the United States As you grow up, you hear the same old spiel from your parents. ... Identity theft has become more and more rampant throughout the US. ... "My particular case was credit card fraud, the most common form of identity theft. ... From 1995-1997, the Privacy Rights clearing house cited identity theft as the highest-ranking problem. ... The major issue with identity theft is how widely used the personal information is used. ...

  • Word Count: 1774
  • Approx Pages: 7
  • Grade Level: High School

6. The Problem of Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone pretends to be someone they aren't. ... There are many cases out there where people have been charged with identity theft. ... After almost 9 months of investigation, the suspect was arrested on suspicion of not only identity theft but burglary and grand theft auto. She was later found guilty on 21 counts of identity theft and three counts of multiple identifying information theft. ... Identity theft is a crime that many people fall victim to. ...

  • Word Count: 535
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

7. Pending Social Media Issues

Mobile phones and the internet uses are one of the biggest forms of communication, that plays a important role in our daily activities and development of identities. ... With the expansion of social media, more strict laws should be created and enforced to prevent severe cases of cyberbullying, online predators, and identity theft. ... Online predators can mask their true identity in order to lure vulnerable teens into meeting with them which have commonly led to rape and even murder. ... Furthermore, Identity theft is another pending problem that has been on the rise lately with social media....

  • Word Count: 2266
  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

8. The Impact Of Computers On Identity Theft

With the majority of Americans having access to computers either at home, at school, or at work, the instances of identity theft attributed to theft of personal information through computers has increased with this rise in access. Prior to computers being so readily available and accessible, identity theft, while still occurring, was relatively unheard of by most people unless it had actually happened to them or someone they knew. ... Identity thieves would go to government offices and go through reams of public records searching for little bits of information that would be useful for th...

  • Word Count: 1840
  • Approx Pages: 7

9. Idenity Theft

Identity theft is a very real crime and it is also one that hits very close to home. How can you prevent identity theft? There are several things you can do to make it harder for someone to make you a victim of identity theft. ... Identity theft is a crime, and the government has decided to try and prevent it from happening. ... When dealing with or preventing identity theft, it is best to use common sense. ...

  • Word Count: 655
  • Approx Pages: 3
  • Grade Level: High School