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Identity Theft - Publications

The following publications are a sample of available resources.

General International Law Enforcement Phishing Prevention

Solutions Statistics Victims Espanol NCJRS Abstracts Database

AARP Minnesota Identity Theft Survey: A Study of Residents 18+
AARP, 2004

El Robo de Identidad y Su Numero de Seguro Social (Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number)
U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004

FACTA, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Consumers Win Some, Lose Some
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2004

Federal Trade Commission Overview of the Identity Theft Program: October 1998–September 2003
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2003

Fourth Annual Report to Congress Under Section 526(b) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (“Fraudulent Access to Financial Information”)
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2004

Fresh Start or False Start? — Identity Theft in Bankruptcy Cases
Executive Office for U.S. Trustees (No Publication Date Indicated)

The Homeland Security and Terrorism Threat from Document Fraud, Identity Theft and Social Security Number Misuse
Social Security Administration, 2003

ID Theft: What's It All About?
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2005

ID Theft Affidavit
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)

Identity Fraud: A Critical National and Global Threat
Economic Crime Institute and LexisNexis, 2003

Identity Fraud: Information on Prevalence, Cost, and Internet Impact is Limited
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 1998

Identity Theft
Social Security Administration, 2006

Identity Theft
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (No Publication Date Indicated)

Identity Theft, 2005
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2007

"Identity Theft: A Fast–Growing Crime," FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2000

Identity Theft: A Research Review
National Institute of Justice, 2007

Identity Theft: A Violent Nonviolent Crime
The State University of New Jersey Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 2003

Identity Theft: Assessing Offenders’ Strategies and Perceptions of Risk
National Institute of Justice-Sponsored, 2007

Identity Theft: Greater Awareness and Use of Existing Data Are Needed
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2002

Identity Theft: Prevalence and Cost Appear to be Growing
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2002

Identity Theft: Stealing Your Name and Your Money
U.S. Postal Inspection Service (No Publication Date Indicated)

Identity Theft: The Crime of the New Millennium
U.S. Department of Justice, 2001

Identity Theft: The Internet Connection
U.S. Department of State, 2005

Identity Theft (Report to the Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information)
Social Security Administration, 2000

Identity Theft and Children
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Identity Theft and the Fair Credit Reporting Act: An Analysis of TRW v. Andrews and Current Legislation
Congressional Research Service, 2003

Identity Theft and Your Social Security Number
Social Security Administration, 2004

Identity Theft Final Report
U.S. Sentencing Commission, 1999

Identity Theft in Health and Human Services Programs
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2004

Identity Theft Literature Review
National Institute of Justice, 2005

Identity Theft Travel Tips
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Information Compromise and the Risk of Identity Theft: Guidance for Your Business
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2004

Investigative Uses of Technology: Devices, Tools, and Techniques
National Institute of Justice, 2007

Many Faces of Identity Theft
U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2003

Methamphetamine-Related Identity Theft
National Drug Intelligence Center, 2007

OVC Focus On...Identity Theft
Office for Victims of Crime, 2005

Public Advisory: Special Report for Consumers on Identity Theft
U.S. Department of Justice and Department of the Solicitor General of Canada, 2003

"Recession Could Diminish, not Boost, Identity Fraud"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 11, 2009

Recommended Practices on Notification of Security Breach Involving Personal Information
California Department of Consumer Affairs, 2007

Remediando los Efectos del Robo de Identidad (Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft)
Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)

Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft
U.S. Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)

Report to the Congress Concerning the Availability of Consumer Identifying Information and Financial Fraud
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 1997

The Senate Majority Task Force on the Invasion of Privacy
New York State Senate, 2000

Social Security Identity Theft
Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, 2004

Social Security Numbers: Governments Could Do More to Reduce Display in Public Records and on Identity Cards
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2004

"Stopping ID Theft in Its Tracks," ABA Bank Compliance
American Bankers Association, 2001

Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2005

Tome Control: Defiéndase contra el Robo de Identidad (Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft)
Federal Trade Commission, 2005

“What a Tangled Web We Weave: Identity Theft and the Internet,” Dot.Cons: Crime, Deviance, and Identity on the Internet
Willan Publishing, 2003

When a Criminal's Cover Is Your Identity
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 2000

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Cross Border Fraud Trends: January-December 2005
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2006

Identity Fraud: A Critical National and Global Threat
Economic Crime Institute and LexisNexis, 2003

Identity Fraud: Prevalence and Links to Alien Illegal Activities
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2002

Identity Fraud and Transnational Crime
Presented at the Seventh Meeting of the CSCAP Working Group on Transnational Crime, 2000

Public Advisory: Special Report for Consumers on Identity Theft
U.S. Department of Justice and Department of the Solicitor General of Canada, 2003

Report on Phishing
U.S. Department of Justice and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, 2006

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"Authentication Technology: Identity Theft and Account Takeover," FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2002

Check and Card Fraud
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2004

Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan
President's Identity Theft Task Force, 2007

Electronic Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for First Responders
National Institute of Justice, 2001

Enhancing Law Enforcement—Identity Theft Victim Communications
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Enhancing Victim and Private Industry Investigator Relations
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Financial Crimes Report to the Public
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2005

Identity Crime: An Interactive Resource Guide (CD-ROM)
U.S. Secret Service Criminal Investigative Division, 2003
(This item is available to law enforcement personnel only. To obtain a copy, please call 202-406-9330.)

Identity Fraud Trends and Patterns: Building a Data-Based Foundation for Proactive Enforcement
Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, 2007

Identity Theft
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2004

"Identity Theft and the Police Response: Prevention," IACP Police Chief
International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2005

"Identity Theft and the Police Response: Resources for Police," IACP Police Chief
International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2005

"Identity Theft and the Police Response: The Investigation," IACP Police Chief
International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2005

"Identity Theft and the Police Response: The Problem," IACP Police Chief
International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2005

Law Enforcement Issues and Response
National Institute of Justice, 2007

A National Strategy to Combat Identity Theft
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2006

Policing Privacy: Law Enforcement's Response to Identity Theft
California Public Interest Research Group, 2003

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Avoid Getting Hooked by Phishers
National Consumers League, 2004

Lessons Learned by Consumers, Financial Sector Firms, and Government Agencies During the Recent Rise of Phishing Attacks
Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee and Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council, 2005

How Not to Get Hooked by a 'Phishing' Scam
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2006

It's Phishing Season
National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center, 2004

Online Identity Theft: Phishing Technology, Chokepoints and Countermeasures
Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2005

Phishing Activity Trends Report, June 2007
Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2007

Phishing, Pharming, and Identity Theft
Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 2007

"Phishing" Fraud: How to Avoid Getting Fried by Phony Phishermen
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2007

Report on Phishing
U.S. Department of Justice and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, 2006

Special Report on "Phishing"
U.S. Department of Justice, 2004

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"6 Ways to Protect your Identity in a Data Breach"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 11, 2009

Agencies Propose Rules on Identity Theft Red Flags and Notices of Address Discrepancy
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 2006

A Checklist of Responsible Information–Handling Practices
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2002

Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan
President's Identity Theft Task Force, 2007

Consumer Guide to Internet Safety, Privacy, and Security
National Consumers League, 2000

Coping with Identity Theft: Reducing the Risk of Fraud
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2007

Financial Crimes Report to the Public
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2005

Financial Identity Theft: Prevention and Consumer Assistance
BITS Financial Services Roundtable, 2003

Financial Privacy in the States: How Consumers Benefit from Personal Information Safeguards
California Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, 2004

Fraud Reduction Guidelines: Strategies for Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Assistance
BITS Financial Services Roundtable, 2003

How Not to Get Hooked by a ‘Phishing' Scam
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2006

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
U.S. Department of the Treasury (No Publication Date Indicated)

Identity Theft
National Crime Prevention Council, 2005

Identity Theft: A Quiz for Consumers
U.S. Department of Justice, 2002

Identity Theft Laws: State Penalities and Remedies and Pending Federal Bills
Law Library of Congress, June 1, 2007

Identity Theft: Some Outreach Efforts to Promote Awareness of New Consumer Rights Are Under Way
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2005

Online Identity Theft: Phishing Technology, Chokepoints and Countermeasures
Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2005

Preventing Identity Theft: A Guide for Consumers
National Crime Prevention Council, 2005

Privacy Denied: A Survey of Bank Privacy Policies
California Public Interest Research Group, 2002

Protecting Your Identity in the Real World
Better Business Bureau, 2003

Protecting Your Identity in the Virtual World
Better Business Bureau, 2003

Recommended Practices for Protecting the Confidentiality of Social Security Numbers
California Department of Consumer Affairs, 2007

"Resources for Fighting Identity Theft," Justice Resource Update
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, 2006

Student Aid and Identity Theft: Safeguard Your Student Aid Information
U.S. Department of Education, 2004

Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission, 2005

Talking About Identity Theft: A How-To Guide
Federal Trade Commission, 2006

You Can Fight Identity Theft
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 2004

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"Authentication Technology: Identity Theft and Account Takeover," FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2002

"Identity Fraud: Providing a Solution," Journal of Economic Crime Management
Economic Crime Institute, 2002

Identity Protection and Smart Card Adoption in America
SANS Institute, 2003

Identity Theft: Where Do We Go From Here?
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2004

A National Strategy to Combat Identity Theft
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2006

Online Identity Theft: Phishing Technology, Chokepoints and Countermeasures
Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2005

Putting an End to Account-Hijacking Identity Theft
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 2004

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Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Complaint Data (January-December 2006)
Federal Trade Commission, 2007

Cross Border Fraud Trends: January-December 2005
U.S. Federal Trade Commission, 2006

Facts and Figures: Identity Theft
Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives, 2004

Final Report of Cognitive Research on the New Identity Theft Questions for the 2004 National Crime Victimization Survey
U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2004

"ID Theft on the Rise, but Costs Down"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 9, 2009

Identity Fraud Trends and Patterns: Building a Data-Based Foundation for Proactive Enforcement
Center for Identity Management and Information Protection, 2007

Identity Theft, 2005
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2007

Identity Theft: Available Data Indicate Growth in Prevalence and Cost
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2002

Identity Theft: New Survey & Trend Report
Privacy & American Business, 2003

Identity Theft: Prevalence and Cost Appear to be Growing
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2002

Identity Theft Survey Report
Federal Trade Commission, 2003

Identity Theft Victim Complaint Data (2006)
Federal Trade Commission, 2007

Identity Theft Victim Complaints Trends by State (2006)
Federal Trade Commission, 2007

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports
Internet Crime Complaint Center, 2007

"More ID Fraud Cases Stem from Data Breaches"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 10, 2009

Phishing Activity Trends Report, June 2007
Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2007

Report of the National Task Force on Privacy, Technology, and Criminal Justice Information
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2001

Prosecutors in State Courts
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2006

State Court Prosecutors in Large Districts, 2001
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2001

State Court Prosecutors in Small Districts, 2001
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003

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The ChoicePoint Data Security Breach: What It Means for You, and How to Find Out What ChoicePoint Knows about You
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2005

Criminal Identity Theft: What to Do if It Happens to You
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2002

El Robo de Identidad y Su Numero de Seguro Social (Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number)
U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004

Enhancing Law Enforcement—Identity Theft Victim Communications
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Fraud Reduction Guidelines: Strategies for Identity Theft Prevention and Victim Assistance
BITS Financial Services Roundtable, 2003

"Helping Victims of Identity Theft," Justice Resource Update
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, 2005

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
U.S Department of the Treasury (No Publication Date Indicated)

Identity Theft, 2005
Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2007

Identity Theft: An Update on the Experience of Older Complainants
AARP Public Policy Institute, 2004

Identity Theft: Experience of Older Complainants
AARP Public Policy Institute, 2003

Identity Theft: How It Happens, Its Impact on Victims, and Legislative Solutions
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, 2000

Identity Theft—Overcoming the Emotional Impact
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

Identity Theft: Some Outreach Efforts to Promote Awareness of New Consumer Rights Are Under Way
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2005

Identity Theft: The Aftermath 2004
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2005

Identity Theft: The Nation's Fastest Growing Crime Wave Hits Seniors
Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate, 2002

Identity Theft: What to Do if It Happens to You
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse and California Public Interest Research Group, 2007

Identity Theft Victim Complaint Data (2006)
Federal Trade Commission, 2007

Identity Theft Victim Complaints Trends by State (2006)
Federal Trade Commission, 2007

Internet Identity Theft: “A Tragedy for Victims”
Software Information Industry Association, 2000

"Metadata: Why ID Theft Targets Women"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 9, 2009

"Nearly 10 Million Americans Hit by Identity Theft"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 9, 2009

Organizing Your Identity Theft Case
Identity Theft Resource Center, 2007

OVC Focus On...Identity Theft
Office for Victims of Crime, 2005

Providing Services to Victims of Fraud: Resources for Victim/Witness Coordinators
Office for Victims of Crime, 1998

Schemer, Scammers, and Sweetheart Deals: Financial Predators of the Elderly
Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate, 2002

Tome Control: Defiéndase contra el Robo de Identidad (Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft)
Federal Trade Commission, 2005

"US '08 Identity Fraud Up in Total Dollars, Victims"
Javelin Strategy and Research, February 9, 2009

Victims of Fraud and Economic Crime
Office for Victims of Crime, 2000

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El Robo de Identidad y Su Numero de Seguro Social (Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number)
U.S. Social Security Administration, 2004

Remediando los Efectos del Robo de Identidad (Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft)
Federal Trade Commission (No Publication Date Indicated)

Tome Control: Defiéndase contra el Robo de Identidad (Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft)
Federal Trade Commission, 2005

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