Identity theft
Identity theft
What identity theft means? It is a serious
crime.
Is it possible that somebody's identity can be
stolen? It's not possible.
Is the owner of an ID responsible, if somebody
uses it? Yes.
Types
financial identity theft (using another's identity to obtain
goods and services)
criminal identity theft (posing as another when
apprehended for a crime)
identity cloning (using another's information to assume
his or her identity in daily life)
business/commercial identity theft (using another's
business name to obtain credit)
Identity theft may be used to facilitate crimes including
illegal immigration, terrorism, and espionage.
What are the techniques for obtaining
personal information?
Legal response
Australia Imprisonment for 5 years.
France five years in prison and fined up to 75,000.
United States ...