Identity Theft Legal Guides (27 found)

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Even if you're careful to safeguard your private information, a restaurant or retailer may put it on a receipt that can get into the wrong hands. For this reason, the Fair Credit Reporting Act limits what businesses can put on customer receipts.
Posted 5 months ago in Identity Theft. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Alan James Brinkmeier
Keeping passwords secure for account logins are as important as securing your keys or locking your car. Indeed, in today's world, doing so might even be more important. Here are three helpful hints to move you toward protecting your privacy and avoiding identity theft.
Posted about 1 month ago in Identity Theft. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
White collar crime defines a criminal activity committed without using violence. Examples include insider trading, insurance fraud, tax fraud, securities and investment fraud, and identity theft.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in White Collar Crime.

Written by Avvo Staff
Fraud occurs when a dishonest person or company cheats to gain advantage over another person or company. It is a crime punishable under both criminal and civil laws.
11 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud.

Written by Avvo Staff
While the U.S. Constitution does not specifically include a right to privacy, some aspects of privacy are included in the Bill of Rights.
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Privacy.

Written by Avvo Staff
Social security fraud occurs when someone wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
Social security fraud occurs when an individual wrongfully applies for or receives benefits from the Social Security system or otherwise illegally uses the system for personal gain.
1 of 6 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Fraud. Jurisdiction: Federal