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Amy Paulin's Albany: New Law Gives Victims Right to Sue Over I.D. Theft
Posted on Monday, February 03 @ 11:55:25 EST by jfbailey
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WPCNR'S AMY PAULIN'S ALBANY From Assemblywoman of the 88th District, Amy Paulin. (EDITED)February 3, 2003:Assemblywoman Amy Paulin announces today a new law she supported making identity theft a felony level crime punishable by up to seven years in prison and gives victims the opportunity to seek legal recourse.
Recent identity theft crimes in Westchester County have made us aware of how easy it can be for someone to steal our most personal information. Over 750,000 cases of identity theft occur in the United States each year. This crime costs billions in damages to both consumers and the financial industry.”
This month, a Bronx woman was accused of trying to use another woman’s identity to steal $2,800 from a bank in Rye. In addition, a former H&R Block employee working from that organization’s White Plains office was accused of stealing the names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth and addresses of at least 27 customers.
Identity theft occurs when someone uses personal identification information about another person – including a Social Security number, name, or credit card number – to apply for credit, open bank accounts, or make unauthorized purchases.
In the past, financial institutions, such as credit card companies or banks, were legally considered the sole victims of identity theft – leaving consumers with ruined credit and no means of rebuilding their financial reputation. This law provides legal protections to both the credit institution and the card holder.
Westchester residents can protect themselves from identity theft by not giving out personal identification information – such as their maiden name, mother’s maiden name, or Social Security number to persons or companies they’re not familiar with; keeping items with personal information in a safe place; and destroying ATM, credit and debit card, and bank receipts. Check your credit report annually to ensure that they have not fallen victim to credit card fraud.
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