Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, Social Security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Any person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, credit, goods, services, real property, or medical information without the consent of the individual is guilty of a crime according to California law. Identity theft is a very serious crime and can have disastrous effects on the person who is victimized. Potential victims need to act quickly in order to minimize the damage. “Know Your Rights: California Identity Theft Victims’ Rights” discusses victims’ rights and can assist consumers in clearin

Posted by PoliticsAsUsual I have had my debit card information (not the actual card itself) stolen and used fraudulently out of state twice in less than two months. Most recently, on Saturday. It seems to me that someone at a local business, restaurant, etc. where I use my card is gathering my debit card information and then selling it to people out of state. I understand that given the major budget cuts to police, this type of crime will probably fall down the list of priorities, but I was curious if SacPD has officers that investigate this type of crime who can pinpoint where the financial information is being illegally taken. I’ve heard that waiters at restaurants, when running someone’