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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Defining Identity Theft

Extent and Patterns of Identity Theft

Types of Identity Theft

Stages of Identity Theft

Recording and Reporting Identity Theft

Law Enforcement Issues and Response

Cost of Identity Theft

Issues That Need More Research

Identity Theft Legislation

Conclusions and Recommendations

Study Methodology and Limitations

Other Resources

About the Researchers

NIJ Electronic Crime Page

NIJ Publications

About NIJ

Disclaimer Notice

Findings and conclusions of the research reported here are those of the authors and do not reflect the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Support for this research was provided by contract number 2005–TO–008 from the National Institute of Justice.

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