Are you ready for the next wave of identity theft?
As everyone knows, unless you have slept like Rip Van Winkle identity theft became the # 1 Crime Wave in the U.S. by the FBI and U.S. Postal Service.
Now a new fear has increased its head because of the recent federal and state laws come into force on January 1, 2008. For all those years in the country illegally could (and still can) purchase any type of document on the streets of some suppliers. These fake documents can range from a social security card, driver's license, green card or virtually any other people what are willing to pay.
Recently, the Arizona Republic published a three page article on how documents were readily available. Arizona and Phoenix are both ranked # 1 in identity theft. Arizona police have seized 2134 fraudulent documents in two years. And keep in mind is just what they found, not what is there. The Republic alleged that the police received 3,400 complaints of identity theft from January 1, 2006 to June June 30, 2007.
According to the Arizona Republic, the authorities fear that the wrong identity industry will grow as migrants look for ways to circumvent the new law on employer sanctions State intervention and new Bush administration on illegal workers.
With labor markets for illegal immigrants by police throughout Closing state Look for identity theft to get the numbers of faith. "It is becoming more and is everywhere," said Lt. Giles Tipsword crimes against property office of the Phoenix Police Department. "This is one of several million dollars."
To give an idea of the size of this industry in the light of these figures:
˚ 1.5 million in cash seized by officers operating in Arizona false document the past two years.
· 491 false green cards
487 Social Security cards purchased by undercover
172 drivers licenses purchased by undercover
147 computer seized
217 people arrested
• And they know not all of them, it goes without saying.
New Arizona Law on penalties for the employer requires businesses to verify worker eligibility through a federal database. Lawmakers in other states to take measures to make it harder for illegal immigrants to obtain documents false. And under new rules announced last week the Bush administration employers face prosecution if they do not fire workers whose names and security numbers Social not match.
No one expects the false document industry to dry and disappear. If there is something that those who know say they expect to become increasingly sophisticated as criminals who make fake documents adapt to demand. The database can not flag documents made identity theft, where names and numbers match.
According to Leesa Berens Morrison, director of the Department of Homeland Security Arizona, "There is good potential for increasing identity theft and also an increase in manufacturing and sale of false documents.
In July, Governor Napolitano signed legislation difficult by the employer sanctions to activate the job magnet that attracts many illegal immigrants. This law comes into force on January 1, 2008 revoked the business licenses of employers who knowingly hire illegal workers for the second time. It also requires that more than 150,000 licensed Arizona employers to run Social Security and other data for new employees through the federal pilot program basis, a system electronic verification. For companies that employ about 1.6 million registered workers in Arizona.
The Basic Pilot Program is designed to determine if an employee is authorized to work in the U.S. Therefore, local authorities, federal, state and anticipate an increase in identity theft. They hope that those responsible false document is transformed into large-scale criminal enterprises producing high-quality fraudulent documents made with real names and real security number Social stolen by someone else. The trick here is to not let one of these!
IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
Undocumented immigrants often use identification numbers obtained illegally to seek work. The victims of this type of identity theft can suffer a financial loss at the beginning due to its intended use. However, the way I do not know, but that person can decide to see if they can get a credit card, or buy a home or car – you see where it goes? They will become! Even if they do still take several hours to unravel the fabric have been woven. Here is you can do to protect themselves.
• The first thing to do is to subscribe to LifeLock. There's finest protection available. And all for about $ 10 per month.
· Review all bank statements and credit card credit per month.
Business · Map prevent banks or credit immediately of any activity authorization.
· Write "Ask for identification photo next to his signature on the back of your credit card.
· Ask your credit card to stop sending blank checks with statements.
• With careful bending Check your credit report. Each of the three major credit bureaus must provide one free copy every 12 months. The subscription to LifeLock take care of this for you.
· Keep documents containing personal information, account information and credit card numbers, PIN safe.
· Use a credit card, not a debit card when you order online or by phone. Credit cards offer better protection consumer.
· Protect your Social Security number. Never carry your Social Security card with you.
• Do not give your social security number unless is required for employment, bank account or other legitimate purposes.
• Keep your social security number on your driver's license.
Reference: The Arizona Republic
Article August 19, 2007
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