This is a review to the blog entitled identity theft. From the blog, it is known that cases involving identity theft are increasing from time to time. Over 15 millions Americans were victims of this identity theft and it is just in America alone. How about in other countries? It is a crime that is getting the attention by people around the world today.
So what exactly is identity theft? It is a crime used to refer to fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. It is a relatively new term, since its not inherently possible to steal an identity, only to use it. The person whose identity is used can suffer various consequences when he or she is held responsible of the perpetrator's actions.
How do they take your identity? It is very easy because all they need is your social security number, your birth date, and other identifying information such as your address and phone number and whatever else they can find about you. These information can be easily found from your place of work, school or your doctor.
It is very dangerous if those information falls on the hand of others because it can be used to facilitate crimes including illegal immigration, terrorism and espionage. Identity theft may also be a means of blackmail. There are also cases of identity cloning to attack payment systems, including online credit card processing and medical insurance.
Therefore, in many countries, specific laws make it a crime to use another person identity for personal gain.
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