Why is every type of fraud now being called identity theft?

5 Responses to “Why is every type of fraud now being called identity theft?”

1. firebobby says:

   November 30, 2009 at 4:41 am

   Think the term”identity fraud” has been cornered by the media to encompass any crime connected with deception brought about by pretending to be the victim, in whichever way.
   As for ID cards, I think the loss of the disks from the Child Benefit office have scuppered that idea.
2. davidmi711 says:

   December 2, 2009 at 1:47 pm

   “are we being programmed to “willingly” accept I.D cards?” – By who? The “media” (as if they are a consolidated body) The government? Which one? Federal? ID Theft is used more by state governments that already issue ID cards.

   ID theft is a common and understood term that more correctly describes the crimes.
3. wyomingrider says:

   December 4, 2009 at 12:54 am

   Perhaps.

   But I feel that since identity theft is heavily in the news of late, that you are simply more aware of it than before.

   I still see cases of credit card fraud, forgery, cheque fraud. And they don’t seem to have declined.
4. taffie says:

   December 6, 2009 at 7:45 am

   It is the “in ” word at the moment and the media love it… Cynical about ID cards? yes I am …. will they fight terrorism no just look at the countries that carry them
5. DIXIE says:

   December 9, 2009 at 4:01 pm

   With respect ID theft is not the crime that has been committed that is the crime of theft from the bank or lender and has nothing whatsoever to do with the person whose ID has been used to perpetuate the crime.

   Theft is taking something away with the intention of permanently or temporarily depriving its owner – no-one’s ID goes anywhere

   This is a con on all of us to excuse the lack of care being taken by banks etc and to make us liable for their incompetence and carelessness

   This really needs to be taken through the courts and challenged in principle.