Newman, Heather,

Identity Theft Grows, but Don't Blame Internet. Heather Newman. - Detroit Free Press, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 68, Institutions, 1522-3256; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Identity Theft Grows, but Don't Blame Internet, April 16, 2003; pp. n.p..

"Identity theft is soaring, thanks to high-tech tools, light penalties and widespread publicity. Crooks are stealing honest people's personal information and racking up credit card bills in their names, opening dozens of new accounts and ruining in days sterling credit ratings that took years to build. If you're one of the many people who suspect the rise of online banking and shopping is to blame, think again. Law enforcement experts say the vast majority of identity thefts still involve low-tech crime, such as stealing mail or Dumpster driving for sensitive documents thrown out in the trash." (DETROIT FREE PRESS) This article discusses the alarming increase in identity theft while identifying the most common ways in which identities are being stolen.

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Credit card fraud
Crime prevention
Identity theft
Internet--Personal information
Personal information management
Records

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