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    Scams can destroy any human life and destroy them emotionally, physically and financially. Fraud was labeled as a victimless crime. Years ago fraud was labeled as a victimless crime. Victims were usually considered to be dupes who allowed themselves to be fleeced by smarter people, dubbed con artists. People even more advanced that are criminals can be called a homicidal artist. People that are attached to murders, armed robber, etc. Another type of fraud is when criminals propose or inflate returns

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    you know that Its possible for people to try to take your identity and use it on social media to take advantage of others. There are three differences and similarities between both your personal identity and social media. I know this because I've had my own personal identity for eighteen years and my own social media accounts since I was thirteen years old without parental consent. Three similarities between social media and your personal identity are people will remember you from both, they're both

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    Stop Identity Theft

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    According to Sabol (1998), “The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act, makes identity theft a federal offense, gives victims’ the rights, and means to be compensated for their losses. Under the new federal law individuals who suffer identity theft are recognized as victims, can obtain police reports, and have the right to be compensated by their perpetrators.' Additionally, the new law mandates stricter punishments for the imposters who steal the identities of innocent consumers.” (pg. 165)

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    illegal use of somebody else’s personal information for your own financial gain. Identity theft can cause you many financial issues, which is why it's important to avoid it. You can do this by keeping your personal documents like, passports, Social Security Cards, and extra credit cards in a safe place at your home unless they’re essential. In addition, you should shred old, useless documents instead of throwing them away, and you should be careful when giving out personal information to people over

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    Cheating Vocabulary Bilker – Carl made millions off defraud car sales. Cheat – Students act dishonestly or unfairly most often on mathematics tests. Con Artist – Joe is somebody that cheats or tricks people by persuading them to believe something that is not true because of what he told his customers about his recent sales. Copied Work – Jill’s essay is a duplicated work from Alex. Copyright – The band has an exclusive right to print, publish, perform, film, or record the music they made last year

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    Type of Crime Identity theft is the process of stealing another’s identity with the intent of accessing financial resources. During this process, the culprit assumes the victim’s identity and profits from removing all available funds. Identity theft is one of the most common cybercrimes out there. With that being said I would like to discuss a mock case where two individuals committed identity theft. A New Jersey couple was charged in a $2 million credit card fraud and identity theft scheme. Penny

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    John Doe Research Paper

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    Identity theft can happen to anyone, even children. For Lanail Hudson this all became an unfortunate reality starting in 1989 and lasting for over 20 years. In 1989, Hudson’s car was broken into and his wallet, containing his driver’s license and social security card, was stolen. For about 22 years, a man who we call John Doe was living the life under Lanail Hudson’s name. Doe started using Hudson’s name right away and had everyone pretty convinced that he was the

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    ATTACK ON SONY PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT Lafayette Fedrick Class: ISSC361 American Military University Class number: 4349756 Instructor: Professor Date: 24 January, 2015 ATTACK ON SONY PICTURE ENTERTAINMENT What type of attack was launched on Sony? The assault on Sony network is believed to have been started with a simple spear phishing attack. This phishing attack allow the hacker group ‘Guardian of peace’ to gain access to the network by stealing network credentials. More than likely the

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    with his family. We are living in society and society needs to guarantee security because without this nobody can enjoy their rights. People cross the border illegally or overstay their visas due to the availability of work in the United States. Some strategy to reduce illegal immigration must therefore increase the number of legal workers and then punish those employers continue hiring unauthorized workers. Social Security card is required to combat fraud, and allow employers to easily check the

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    your own personal information can help to increase the risk of identity theft. There are four ways to save your information from taking ;don't store your id or mail in any website especially your Social Security number; ask some questions before share your personal information; and protect suitable security on your computers and other electronic devices.Keeping Your Personal Information Secure Offline. Lock your financial documents and records in a protected spot at home, and bolt your wallet or

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