“ As much money and life as you could want ! The two things most human beings would choose above all - the trouble is , humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them .”
- J . K . Rowling , Harry Potter and the
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2013 SPRING ISSUE | CHOICES 21
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM BECOMING AN IDENTITY THIEF ’ S NEXT VICTIMS
“ As much money and life as you could want ! The two things most human beings would choose above all - the trouble is , humans do have a knack of choosing precisely those things that are worst for them .”
- J . K . Rowling , Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer ’ s Stone ver 10 million
O new victims of identity theft are reported to law enforcement every year . According to the Federal Trade Commission , identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America . One in 20 adults are now victimized by computer fraud .
The people who are the most vulnerable victims are the very young and the elderly .
The technology of the Internet has bred individuals who are globally organized . Law enforcement officials are constantly being challenged by criminal activities of cyber criminals .
The major effect of an increase in cybercrime is that individuals using the Internet feel less safe using this medium for electronic commerce .
Consumers fear that hackers will intercept their personal information and commit fraud crimes . Uncertainty in consumer confidence in the electronic market would affect global commerce and consumer privacy .