Identity Theft Defense

Identity theft is a growing problem that can affects all levels of society, in fact it is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Therefore it is currently one of the most high profile ‘white collar’ crimes, and it is being investigated and prosecuted extensively in the city of New York . Those who are facing identity theft charges should immediately seek out the help and representation of an experienced lawyer, who has dealt with cases of this kind in the past. In order to mount an effective identity theft defense case, a lawyer must thoroughly understand the full range of charges and legislation that pertain to this issue. At our firm you will find lawyers who possess all of these skills and more, and their services can be retained for a reasonable and low price .

Generally the scenario that first springs to mind when identity theft is mentioned is the theft of personal information over the internet. If this information includes credit card numbers and details, then this also falls into the category of credit card fraud, in cases where this information is used for unauthorised or illegal activities. A related type of credit card fraud that also makes use of identity theft is the acquisition of a credit card from a bank or financial institution, where the details provided are those of someone else. The credit card can then be used for purchases and the bill will be run up in someone else’s name.

However identity theft can also be used for loan fraud. For example an individual may acquire a loan using the personal details of someone else. They will then be provided with the funds of the loan, while the person whose identity was stolen will receive correspondence demanding repayment. Clearly, cases of identity theft in New York can lead to multiple charges, depending on the various types of fraud involved. This is why one of our experienced identity theft defence lawyers is essential, especially as their services can be retained at a very low price.