New innovations comes with it new challenges. However, the solution to all the challenges lies within the same innovations. Identity theft can be said to have hit fever pitch with the current wave of technological innovations (Bruno, 12). Cases of identity theft have been reported for a long time now. Identity theft can be defined as stealing of someone else’s identification details without permission. It is a common kind of crime that is manifesting itself in different forms all over the world. In America, cases related to identity theft have been on the rise. It is thought that at least ten million people fall victim to the vice (Hanel, 5).
Identity theft is just like any other crime. It is both inhumane and barbaric to say the least. The offenders should be thoroughly punished so as to help in curbing such cases in the future. It is in the interest of every person to see that this kind of crimes are wiped out of the society (Kiesbye, 5). Identity thieves should not be treated as anything less of criminals. They should face the full force of the law and held responsible if it is deemed necessary. This is because the consequences of the criminal’s actions might have chronic implications on the life of the victim. Additionally, it would be sound if the thief pays back to the offender what is rightfully theirs alongside the punishment that the state deems appropriate (Whiting, 22).
Identity theft manifests itself in different ways throughout the community. As such, there are very many ways in which the society is affected by this vice. First of all, there is the way that people get their identities stolen. This is because very many ways are used in ‘attaining’ the individual goals and objectives. Methods ranging from dumpster diving, phishing to skimming are all used (Hinde, 18). Many people are unaware of all them and thus they fall victim to the identity thieves. Identity theft has also in one way all the other affected the financial status of the society. This is because a lot money continues to be lost through this method (Mclemore, 144). The long term implications are severe to some businesses and individuals alike. It is not only the financial implication but there are many other impacts that identity theft has on the community (Hinde, 20).
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