Define what is meant by phishing and identity theft

What will be an ideal response?


Identity theft occurs when a person uses the Internet to steal someone's identity and/or impersonate the victim to open a new credit card account or conduct some other financial transaction. Identity theft can destroy a person's life by manipulating credit records or stealing from their bank accounts. Phishing involves the creation of false e-mails and/or Web sites that look legitimate but are designed to gain illegal access to a victim's personal information. Vishing is a form of phishing utilizing Internet phone protocols.

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a. Possession b. Elemental c. Consensual d. Unlawful

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a. constitutionally acceptable. b. necessary. c. advisory. d. constitutionally questionable.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. Sykes and Matza B. Cloward and Ohlin C. Miller D. Akers E. Sutherland

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