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Study Guide
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Identity theft occurs when someone steals anotherperson's identity by obtaining
personal information like social security numbers, credit card numbers,
driver's license numbers, or internet passwords. It is one of the
easiest crimes to commit, and many times, the victims do not even realize
that their identity has been stolen. Areas of interest include:
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With the progression of e-Commerce and more sensitive information being
passed over the Internet, the number of cases of online cybercrime and
identity theft is increasing. What should you do to ensure personal
information is safe? What are the chances of your identity being
stolen online?
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With the most widely publicized case of identity theft in recent history
ocurring on September 11th, 2001, we must now focus on the safety of our
identities; not only for monetary theft and abuse, but also for more deadly
crimes. The hijackers on September 11th stole the identities of several
innocent people in order to execute a plan of mass destruction.
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