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Identity theft fraud

• Occurs when an individual fraudulently obtains goods, funds, or

services using someone else’s identity

• Most identity theft is perpetrated by organized crime rings who steal

many identities

• Often associated with other crimes

– Tax, insurance, mortgage, bank, real estate, and credit fraud

– Money laundering
– Wire fraud and mail fraud

– Conspiracy, racketeering, and obstruction of justice

• There are over 15 million cases of identity theft in the

United States each year

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