Identity

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

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 Jail
Identity 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 6
their was legit and purchased by you.
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. 10
What would
you do if
your
identity was
stolen

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