Identity Theft

By: Adam. M, Shelly. C, Jordyn S, Noya. P

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1. Definition
2. Identity Theft Pie chart
3. Ethical/legal consequences
4. Restrictions
5. Ways they steal your identity
6. News Article
7. Informative Video
8. Opinion 2

Identity theft refers to the preparatory
stage of acquiring and collecting
someone else's personal information for
criminal purposes.
(Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2015, 3)

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Statstics/Pie Chart

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Ethical and Legal Issues

Ethical Legal
The Real Cost of Identity Jail
Theft Charges
Benefit Losses
Credit Issues
Financial Problems

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Restrictions
Secure your social security number, and dont have it anywhere in your
wallet
Dont respond to unsolicited requests for personal information
Dont tell people passwords or other personal information
Pay attention to your billing cycles. If bills or financial statements are
late, contact the sender.
Store all personal information in a safe place that only you can access.
Create a complex password, and change it frequently
Review your credit bills. Make sure everything on their was legit and
purchased by you.
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Ways they steal your identity

Malicious spyware
Viruses (with the help of
hacking.)
Physically stealing personal
information

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News Story

10 millions dollars have been stolen by having mail stolen

Personal and credit card information were stolen
Cash, watches, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and liquor
were found
2 men convicted were charged
The other man has an arrest warrant out for him

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://globalnews.ca/video/3439302/2-men-charged-by-toronto-police-in-connection-with-identity-fraud-investigation

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Our Opinion

Shelly: Identity theft is a topic that we should all be aware of because

now a days, it is very easy to hack into systems and steal private
information.
Jordyn: This topic can become very serious if people dont take the
proper precautions to protect their identity.
Noya: I find it a bit terrifying, because someone you most likely don't
even know is taking over your entire life without you even knowing.
Adam: I believe that everyone should know how to protect themselves
from identity thefts.
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 What
would you
do if your
identity
was stolen

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Bibliography

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Document.write(document.getElementById("site-slogan").innerHTML);. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2017,
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Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Federal and International Operations, Commercial
Crime Branch. (2015, December 04). Identity Theft and Identity Fraud. Retrieved May 19, 2017, from
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/id-theft-vol-eng.htm

Identity Theft. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2017, from https://www.usa.gov/identity-theft

Posts about Identity theft on thomas camarda. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2017, from
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Shum, D. (2017, May 09). 2 charged, 1 suspect sought in $10M GTA identity theft investigation. Retrieved
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investigation/

The Effects of Identity Theft on You. (n.d.). Retrieved May 19, 2017, from
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