Identity Theft Effects

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Identity theft is a growing problem in America. There are many different types of ways people can get their identities stolen. Identity theft can be linked to Illegal Immigrants, risky internet use, possibly breaches of medical records in hospitals, and even stolen wallets or the mail with personal information. I have learned that Americans tend to believe that identity theft is not a problem, or at least the Americans who have not had to face the difficulties identity theft brings.

Ways how shoplifters have found to work around this is they will go and find someone off the street or a friend and have them complete the return. Retail companies will give the customer the return on a gift card. A shoplifter will do two things they will spend the gift card on other merchandise or they will sell the gift card to pawnshops for half the dollar on the gift card.

Furthermore, identity theft considered as forgery seeking to use the identifying information of another person without legal authorization or permission. For instance, identity theft may make represent with these crimes: bank fraud, document fraud.

In chapter 5, “The Problem of Personal Identity” from Problems of Philosophy, authors James and Stuart Rachels discuss the everlasting wonders of what makes you, you. Rachels speaks about the question, of who we are and how we define our identity. The chapter discusses theories that philosophers have come up with to help us get a better understanding of what defines us and gives us an identity. The authors described the theories like The Bundle-Theory, The Same-Body Theory, and The Memory Theory and examined the argument and counter argument.

Uniqueness is critical to your identity. It is what sets you apart from everyone else and makes you who you are. Today, one thing that differentiates you from another person is your Social Security number. A Social Security number holds a physical power of one’s identity. Every documented person in America is given a nine-digit number that is connected to multiple personal records. This includes, but is not limited to, bank accounts, credit cards, employment records, etc. Your Social Security number may be a material thing, but it protects your physical identity and should be kept

Financial problems: Identity theft creates financial problems for both organizations and individuals. When cyber criminals acquire a victim's financial information, they can steal money from his account or take loans in his name. This can cause the victim a lot of financial problems. Identity thieves also use Social Security numbers to steal from institutions such as the government.

If the person is in fact found guilty of the offence of Insurance Fraud, he could be charged whit a Class C misdemeanor if the value of the false claim is less than $100 however he could also be charged with a punishment as high as a Felony of the first degree if the value of the false claim is more than

(1) A person commits theft if he or she knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain or to use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently:

There are some many ways if Identity theft. There is when someone uses a person name, social security number. Medical Identity theft can come from a Friend, family, and acquaintances. Even by strangers, who can steal someone 's Identity who can obtain medical care, service, or equipment. They don 't have medical care. Being in the medical office, when not a your desk. Make sure lock your computer, don 't give out passwords, don 't talk about patient information when people can hear you. Definitely always log out of the computer. So no look, or access it.

In the article, “Tighter Access To ‘Death Master File’ Has Researchers Worried,” Brian Naylor addresses how identity theft by obtaining personal documentation may lead to fraud. The Social Security Administration (SSA) possesses a record of over 50 million names of deceased Americans which is known as the “Death Master File” (Naylor 2). Families and services relating to a person’s death inform the SSA about the deceased’s “...Social Security number, name and dates of birth and death” (Naylor 3). Once the SSA receives the person’s data, the organization ensures “...checks don 't go out to the deceased, while survivors get the benefits they are entitled to” (Naylor 3). Since 1980, the death master file has been free to public use. As a result,

If someone has access to your social security number, all they need to do is write a single page credit application using the SSN that they`d stolen and hand it to a cashier that`s at least 18 years of age. The cashier puts the SSN into the system and a line of credit is issued. Given your credit rating, the line of credit can be anywhere from $1000 to $100,000. Most of the time the cashier will give them a temporary shopping pass with a limited amount they can use right away. If they have access to more than one identity, the thief can open multiple accounts, maximizing the credit line.

This passage brilliantly lays out the necessary preventative measures one must take in order to protect themselves from identity theft. Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. Identity theft is a serious crime, as it can negatively affect the credit score, finances, or reputation of it’s victim. Below we will dive into the mistakes that can make people vulnerable to identity theft.

Kids commit violent crimes every day. They kill individuals with the use of weapons. Kids bring weapons to school and that is how most of the shootings happen in everyday life. People may argue that children should be tried as adults if they make a heinous crime because in most cases, they know what they are doing. Also because kids know the pros and cons of the crimes they make. On the other hand, there are those who believe that kids should not be tried as adults even if they are responsible for a heinous crime because their brains have not matured at an adult level yet. I believe that kids are still kids; they make mistakes like any other adolescent. Kids have to be forgiven if they make a terrific crime in their past because their brain is not

Juvenile delinquency, also known as juvenile offending, or youth crime, is participation in illegal behavior by minors (juveniles) (individuals younger than the statutory age of majority). Most legal systems prescribe specific procedures for dealing with juveniles, such as juvenile detention centers, and courts. A juvenile delinquent is a person who is typically under the age of 18 and commits an act that otherwise would have been charged as a crime if they were an adult. Depending on the type and severity of the offense committed, it is possible for persons under 18 to be charged and tried as adults .