Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), identity theft is the fastest growing form of white collar crime, costing American consumers and businesses approximately $50 billion in the United States in 2006. The writer discusses that the ever-increasing use of the Internet presents more targets of opportunity, particularly among new computer users unfamiliar with high tech information theft scams. However, the common perception that on-line activity is the greatest threat to personal information security is inaccurate; actually, more identity theft results from traditional off-line consumer transactions, especially those whose procedures typically involve relinquishing physical possession of a credit card to an employee who leaves the presence of the card's owner, such as in restaurants. The writer maintains that the most important method of protecting one's personal information on-line is through the use of passwords. Passwords should never be based on personal information like birth dates, because these are easily deduced by identity thieves with access to that information, which many people divulge in on-line personal profiles. The writer concludes that likewise, one's wireless connection should have all security features enabled and all software updates, especially anti-virus software.

Outline:
Introduction - Understanding the Problem
Protecting Private Information Off-line
Protecting Private Information On-line
General ID Information Safety

From the Paper
"One of the easiest sources of other people's private information is household trash. Therefore, it is essential to use a cross-cut paper shredder to destroy any papers containing personal information such as financial accounts, credit card statements, credit card applications and loan offers, and medical records, which often include Social Security numbers within patient billing information.
"With your Social Security number, identity thieves can obtain drivers licenses in your name, as well as open bank accounts and lines of financial credit which they can exhaust, leaving you the debtor of record. In many instances, thieves may submit fraudulent change-of-address forms at the post office enabling them to redirect your mail to an alternate address. Therefore, any apparent disruption, reduction, or delay in mail should be reported to the local post office for confirmation of your address on record and any recent change requests."

Tags:credit, cost, victims, security

Abstract
This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to stolen vehicles. The author defines automobile theft under California Vehicle Code Section 10851, discusses and reviews important cases and statistics regarding automobile theft and outlines ways to prevent it. Finally, this paper concludes with recommendations for improving the current laws and prosecutions involving automobile theft.

From the Paper
"Few issues and problems remain constant in life, at least over the long-term. Automobile theft is one such issue and problem. What makes automobile theft so particularly troubling is that its costs extend far beyond the victim, costing insurance companies money to replace stolen vehicles, costing taxpayers money to pay for investigators and police officers, etc. Likewise, automobile theft is one of a select handful of crimes that also imposes (or has the potential to) an emotional harm on the victim, often leaving him/her feeling helpless and violated. While numerous anti-theft devices (The Club, Lo-Jack, standard automobile alarms, etc.) have been touted over the years, the fact remains that automobiles are still stolen."

Tags:California, Vehicle, Code, Section, 10851, anti-theft, devices

Abstract
This paper attempts to analyze the growing problem of identity theft by linking this modern crime to the rise in technological advances. More specifically, the paper argues that identity theft is the product of a burgeoning internet culture that has little, if any, regard for basic privacy and encourages inappropriate divulgences of personal information and intimate photos.

From the Paper
"The adjective "modern" can be applied to very few crimes. Murder, rape, theft, false testimony--these crimes have accompanied mankind since, perhaps, time immemorial. Modern technology, however, initiated a new wave of criminal activity that has, for the past decade or so, befuddled law enforcement officials and politicians. Identity theft, a child of the internet, is a unique crime, and one that is excruciatingly difficult to prevent and combat, as the perpetrators enjoy the anonymity of the home office and computer screen (Martin). Consequently, investigators cannot..."

Tags:identity, theft, internet

Abstract
This paper examines the law on identity theft and looks at what information is needed to guide sentencing of a convicted defendant. It looks at which federal statutes apply to identity theft cases.

From the Paper
"Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America and possibly the world in this technological age when so much personal and financial data is computerized and people make purchases and do their banking online. It involves theft without the victim's knowledge, as no contact is needed and can involve the stealing of names, addresses, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and balances, credit card numbers and passwords. Anywhere a credit card is used, the data is processed electronically and is therefore..."

Tags:identity theft, sentencing

Abstract
The paper discusses the growing issue of identity theft through a case study. Due to the subject's fear of telling his wife what had happened, especially so he should not lose faith with her, the paper looks at the consequences and implications of his actions.

From the Paper
"On his twenty-seventh birthday, Matthew Beck discovered that someone had stolen his identity and charged over one-hundred thousand dollars on his credit cards. He didn't tell his wife for more than two weeks, not only because he had no idea how to break such awful news to her, but because she had read an article about identity theft right after they'd bought their new home and had asked him if he thought something like that could happen to them. His immortal words, "honey, you worry too much," had reassured her, for she trusted him implicitly. He had convinced her back in 1999 that they shouldn't buy any Enron stock, and ever since the infamous Texas corporation had imploded, costing stockholders hundreds of millions of dollars, she had always let him have complete control over the handling..."

Tags:identity, theft, issues

Abstract
This paper analyzes the damage done to retailers from employee theft. It also discusses a variety of measures aimed at minimizing or reducing such dishonesty among employees as well as vendors and customers.

From the Paper
"Ironically the majority of such theft does not stem from customer soften referred to as shoplifters. In fact the biggest cause of loss among retailers with respect to theft is ..."

Tags:employee theft, shoplifting, security measures, technology, inventory shrinkage, losses, surveillance, training, workplace policies

Abstract
This paper critically analyzes the anti-crime bill, a proposed bill that offers tougher sentencing for crime and which eliminates conditional sentences. The paper also looks at three key issues regarding the bill as it seeks to address crime in Canada. The paper also looks at two theoretical explanations as to why this bill may or may not address crime in Canada. In essence, this paper looks at what we know about crime and offers theoretical explanations to support the position of this writer that the anti-crime bill is not a good one insofar as it will hardly serve as a deterrent to those who are burdened by socio-economic problems or who have been propelled towards crime because of environmental problems such as social disorganization. The paper argues that the anti-crime bill is very ineffective because it emphasizes punishment without emphasizing the resolution of the factors that drive crime in the first place; it may also be said that the anti-crime bill will increase incarceration costs - which is problematic because there are already tens of thousands of individuals in Canadian prisons at the present time.

From the Paper
"This paper will critically analyze the anti-crime bill, a proposed bill that offers tougher sentencing for crime and which eliminates conditional sentences. The paper also looks at three key issues regarding the bill as it seeks to address crime in Canada. The next several pages also looks at two theoretical explanations as to why this bill may or may not address crime in Canada. In essence, this paper will look at what we know about crime and offer theoretical explanations to support the position of this writer that the anti-crime bill is not a good one insofar as it will..."

Tags:classical, positive, anti, crime

Abstract
This essay argues that Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" is anti-Semitic in terms of its treatment of the character Robert Cohn. Cohn is painted in a negative light and none of the characters like him. Cohn is the anti-hero, yet he has Jewishness intentionally imposed upon him. In this respect, "The Sun Also Rises" involves anti-Semitism.

Tags:anti-semitism, literature

Abstract
This paper addresses the issue of what private industry can learn from casinos about state of the art security and surveillance systems. It also discusses the impact of monitoring on employees and the individual's expectation of privacy.

From the Paper
"According to an article published in "Futurist Workplace" surveillance is on the rise as employers seek ways to monitor and improve workers' productivity. However the program may not work as intended. The more employees feel they are being monitored ..."

Tags:workplace surveillance, security, anti terrorism, workplace privacy issues, video monitoring employee theft

Abstract
This paper examines the effects and behaviors of spyware on everyday life and explores what can be identified by
understanding the ethical, social and political issues. The paper discusses the worsening of the spyware threat, and techniques that have emerged to counteract it.

From the Paper
"According to an essay published online on the Jupiter Corporation website, spyware can be defined as any software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without their knowledge. Spyware can perform a variety of tasks including recording keystrokes, recording passwords, credit card numbers and other confidential or private information. Spyware refers to a broad range of malicious software intended to intercept and take partial control of a computer without the consent of the computer's owner or user. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a..."

Tags:spyware, internet, software, downloads, identity theft, anti spyware, computer