W7 T1

Instructions: Due Wed 06/19

At least 3 paragraphs long with 3 peer-reviewed references.

· Topic 1 Based on authoritative sources (including peer reviewed articles from the library, Fraud Examiners Manual, etc), discuss how wide spread you think identity theft has become in recent years.   As part of your discussion describe why you think there has been an increase, how this can be prevented and detected, what current laws are in place to prosecute these types of crimes, and if you think these laws are effective?