In California, Penal Code Section 530.5 defines identity theft as obtaining and using someone else’s personal information for unlawful or fraudulent purposes, including selling or transferring this person’s information for similar purposes. Personal information includes: ...
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View MoreWhat is identity theft? According to the United States Department of Justice, identity theft refers to various crimes where a person (unlawfully) uses ...
View MoreA person commits identity theft when he or she uses someone else’s personal information, such as their name, driver’s license number, Social Security ...
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