Regarding identity theft, the misuse of stolen personal information is classified into two broad categories. Identify both categories and what is involved in each. Which is more prevalent?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer (should include points such as):
One category is existing account fraud.
Thieves obtain account information involving credit, banking, or utility accounts that are already open.
The second category is new account fraud.
Thieves use personal information to open new accounts in the victim's name.
The first category is more prevalent but the second category is more costly and more serious.

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A. The gang must operate in more than one country. B. The gang’s criminal activity is unorganized and unsophisticated. C. The gang may plan an offense in one country and commit it in another. D. The gang is able to adapt to new areas.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The third component of the criminal justice system, __________________, also is an often overlooked partner in the community policing effort

a. judges b. dispatch c. court records d. corrections

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