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Tools/Resources for Victims Place a fraud alert on your credit report. Close out accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Report the identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission. File a report with your local police department.
Identity thieves almost never get caught In a study done in 2006, ?only 1 in 700 identity theft suspects were arrested by federal authorities (0.14%).? Just to provide some perspective and comparison, 44.3% of violent crime suspects were arrested as well as 15.8% of alternative property crimes.
Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at 1-800-908-4490 or visit them online, if you believe someone is using your SSN to work, get your tax refund, or other abuses involving taxes. Order free credit reports annually from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
Burden of Proof in Being Convicted for Identity Theft In ance to Penal Code 530.5 PC, the prosecutor must show proof that: The other person's information was willfully obtained by the defendant. The defendant knowingly, and willingly used the other person's information unlawfully.
(2) Identity theft is a continuing offense because the offense involves an unlawful taking and use of personal identifying information that remains in the lawful possession of a victim wherever the victim currently resides or is found.
The Red Flags Rule1 requires many businesses and organizations to implement a written identity theft prevention program designed to detect the ?red flags? of identity theft in their day-to-day operations, take steps to prevent the crime, and mitigate its damage.
Use the ID Theft Affidavit Creditors may ask you to fill out fraud affidavits. The Federal Trade Commission's ID Theft Affidavit is accepted by the credit bureaus and by most major creditors. Send copies of the completed form to creditors where the thief opened accounts in your name.
Identity theft has profound consequences for its victims. They can have their bank accounts wiped out, credit histories ruined, and jobs and valuable possessions taken away. Some victims have even been arrested for crimes they did not commit.