The second way in which the Act addresses the problem of identity theft is by focusing on consumers as victims.( 4) The Act directs that the Federal Trade Commission establish procedures to: (1) log the receipt of complaints by victims of identity theft (2) provide identity theft victims with informational materials and (3) refer complaints to appropriate entities, including the major national consumer reporting agencies and law enforcement agencies.( 5) B. § 1028 ("Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents") to make it a federal crime to: knowingly transfer or use, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law.( 3) First, the Act strengthens the criminal laws governing identity theft. ![]() The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 addresses identity theft in two significant ways. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 ![]() The Federal Trade Commission's Role in Combating Identity Theft A. As the Commission staff have strived to meet the responsibilities of the Identity Theft Act, we have learned much about the crime, its victims and its perpetrators. The Identity Theft Act directed the Federal Trade Commission to establish the federal government's central repository for identity theft complaints and to provide victim assistance and consumer education. Consumers feel particularly vulnerable knowing that no matter how careful they are, they may nonetheless become identity theft victims. This is in part because it seems to be widespread and in part because the consequences can be devastating. Public concern over identity theft is understandably enormous. Identity theft often seems unavoidable, undetectable and unstoppable. In my remarks today, I will discuss the growing phenomenon of identity theft, the measures the Commission has taken to meet the goals of the federal Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 ("the Identity Theft Act") and what we see as major challenges for the future in combating identity theft. Senator Prentice and members of the Committee, I am Charles Harwood, Director of the Northwest Region of the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission").( 1) I appreciate the opportunity to present testimony on the important issue of identity theft, and to describe the Commission's efforts to help victims, alert industry and equip law enforcement to deal with this harrowing crime.( 2) About the FTC Show/hide About the FTC menu items.News and Events Show/hide News and Events menu items.Advice and Guidance Show/hide Advice and Guidance menu items.Competition and Consumer Protection Guidance Documents.Enforcement Show/hide Enforcement menu items.Photo courtesy of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Inc. Notable Legislation: SB 378, the Fair Housing Law of 1957īiography: Black Past | Legacy Washington | Obituary Photo courtesy of the Washington State Digital Archives Notable Legislation: Co-sponsor of the Civil Rights Omnibus Bill of 1957 Photo courtesy of the Washington State Archives Notable Legislation: Successfully argued against an anti-interracial marriage bill in 1921 1933-1936 Democrat, Senate 1941-1942 Democrat, House of Representatives for District 28. Years Served: 1921-1924 Farm Labor 1931-1932 Republican, House of Representatives for District 38. Photo courtesy of the Washington Digital Archivesĭistrict: 38 Pierce County 28 Pierce Countyīranch: House of Representatives and Senate Notable Legislation: House Bill 90 to establish a college for the study of the science of agriculture, which eventually became Washington State University.īiography: Black Past | Historylink | Obituary ![]() Photo courtesy of the Washington State Historical Society
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