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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100195321553
ISBN-139780195321555
eBay Product ID (ePID)57161870
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameIdentity Theft and How to Protect Yourself
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHoaxes & Deceptions, Practical Guides, Reference, Criminal Law / General, Criminology
Publication Year2006
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
AuthorMargaret C. Jasper
Subject AreaLaw, True Crime, Social Science
SeriesLegal Almanac Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight24.3 Oz
Item Length6.3 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2006-922576
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal345.73/0263
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisAs the reach of the Internet has expanded exponentially over the past decade, so has the prevalence of a particular type of crime: Identity fraud. This completely revised edition explores the various forms identity theft can take, from stealing credit cards and social security numbers and more, and offers guidelines to minimize the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, and the recourse one has if they do fall victim to this serious crime. Identity theft is the illegal use of another's personal identifying information, such as the individual's name and social security number, without their knowledge or consent, to commit some type of financial fraud. This almanac also discusses the trends associated with the serious problem of identity theft, the various ways in which identity theft is accomplished, and the interrelationship between identity theft and the individual's right to privacy. State and federal legislation that has been passed in order to combat identity theft, as well as pertinent case law involving identity theft, is also examined. The Appendix provides sample documents, applicable statutes, and other pertinent information and data. The Legal Almanac Series consists of over 75 handy guides for the lay person on all aspects of the law. Each volume includes an overview of the topic followed by chapters on the major issues in that subject. Each volume contains an Appendix containing several primary source documents as well as practical forms and checklists. A Glossary defines any technical terms used in the text., As the reach of the Internet has expanded exponentially over the past decade, so has the prevalence of a particular type of crime: Identity fraud. This completely revised edition explores the various forms identity theft can take, from stealing credit cards and social security numbers and more, and offers guidelines to minimize the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, and the recourse one has if they do fall victim to this serious crime.