Chapter 1

THE PROBLED AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Stealing Identity is one of the most growing problems here in the Philippines due
to the significant economic harm. Nowadays, it has become a common practice for
users to use their true identity. At the same time. However, there is no commonly
accepted definition of ‘identity theft’ or ‘identity fraud’, and it is impossible to study the
real threat of this phenomenon without conceptual clarity. In this article, we attempt to
provide a starting point for policy and research by proposing some definitions. We
indicate that what is usually called ‘identity theft’ (defined as fraud or another unlawful
activity where the identity of an existing person is used as a target or principal tool
without that person’s consent) is part of the larger issue of ‘identity fraud’. This, in turn,
is a subset of the umbrella term ‘identity-related crime’, which we define as all
punishable activities that have identity as a target or a principal tool. We argue that it is
relevant to look at this broader picture, since not only identity ‘theft’, but also consensual
yet unlawful identity changes as well as unlawful identity deletion should receive the
attention of policy-makers and legislatures.

Availability of personal information data on the internet has increased the

possibility of this cybercrime. Stealing Identity / Identity theft comes out by the
combination of cybercrimes from one side and lake of users' awareness and training
also disregard to safeguard personal data from another side. The best tool that
consumers have to protect themselves from identity theft is education and awareness
which often times leads to early detection. But in this paper, we will focus on a very
specific aspect of the stealing identity. This paper provides comprehensives definition of
stealing identity, different ways of stealing data from users.

Stealing Identity is a rapidly growing crime that continues to claim thousands of

victims each year, with serious consequences. In most cases, victims of identity theft
have absolutely no idea they have become victims until it is too late. As part of its
responsibility to serve the public, the Office of the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Division strives
to promote education and provide tools and resources to assist the public in protecting
their personal information.
Statement of the Problem

The study aims to determine the Latest ways to steal identity or to provides
comprehensive definition of stealing identity, different ways of stealing data from users.

Specific questions:

1. What are the latest ways to steal your identity and how we prevent it?
2. What is the most common cause of identity theft?
3. Why do thieves steal your identity?
4. What are the risks of identity theft?

Significance of the Study

This research would be beneficial to the online users because they will know the effect
of posting details about themselves in social media. In this study the online users can
be aware on things they put on social media such as their profile, birthday, id’s etc.

The results of the study will help the following:

PNP Anti-Cybercrime: The results of this study could help the PNP Anti-Cybercrime to
improve more about identity theft.

Students: This study will help the students to know more about identity theft.

Online Users: This study will help the online users to avoid identity theft and to know
their limit.

Scope and Limitation