Chapter 11 – Criminal Law
Identity theft is a growing problem in this country. Look at the FBI web site that addresses this topic
(https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime/identity-theft (Links to an external site.)) as well as other web sites related to identity theft and answer the following questions.
What is identity theft and how widespread is it (include some specific data regarding the frequency of identity theft)?
What is the criminal justice system doing about it (provide specific examples)?
What could the justice system do more effectively to reduce identity theft (provide specific examples)?
Your posting should be at least 3 paragraphs and should include a reference to at least one internet or other source. In addition, respond to at least one other person’s posting that has suggested a response to reduce identity theft and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of that person’s suggestions to reduce identity theft in at least 1 paragraph.
