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Identity theft is a serious and rapidly growing problem. In 2004 the Federal Trade Commission received 600 identity theft complaints from Idaho victims. This is up from 493 victims in 2003 and 361 victims in 2002. Credit card theft was the number one identity theft type reported by Idaho victims. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk of becoming a victim. You can protect yourself by understanding how identity theft is perpetrated, by understanding your rights and by making informed and intelligent decisions.
There are many decisions to be made every day in life, even late in life. This is called life-time planning. Some of these decisions are of a financial nature, while others are of a personal nature, and still others are health-related.
Financial decisions might include whether or not to have a joint bank account, how to go about paying bills and arranging finances, and drafting and maintaining legal papers.
Personal decisions might include making funeral plans or burial arrangements, choosing where to live, and fulfilling spiritual or religious preferences.
You have the right to make choices based upon your own values, beliefs, and wishes, even if others disagree with you. Courts have almost always followed the expressed wishes of competent adults, especially for health care. Therefore, it is important to state your desires in writing about health and financial decisions when you are capable of clearly expressing your wishes.
Power of Attorney Delegating Parental Powers to a Relative
An interactive form is available for free to seniors and low income individuals seeking a Power of Attorney delegating parental powers over a child to a relative. You can easily complete the form by answering a few simple questions.
An interactive form is available for free to seniors and low income individuals seeking a Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. You can easily complete the form by answering a few simple questions.
Usted tiene el derecho de tomar sus decisiones con relación a sus propios intereses y deseos, aún cuando otros no estén de acuerdo con usted. Las Cortes Judiciales de los Estados Unidos, generalmente han tomado en cuenta, los deseos expresados por adultos capaces, especialmente en el área de la salud. Por esta razón es importante declarar por escrito sus deseos personales acerca de sus decisiones monetarias
y de salud mientras usted sea capaz de expresarse claramente...
In October 2011, Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) was awarded funds to form the Idaho Coalition Against Identity Theft (ICAIT) to serve Idaho identity theft victims. The Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center awarded ILAS funds from the U.S.
Identity theft is a crime in which an impostor uses the name, social security number, and/or other identifying information of a victim to open credit accounts, use existing credit accounts, provide the victim's name to police during an arrest, or gain other benefits such a medical service, employment, or government benefits by using the victim's identity.
Some Resources for Victims:
ICAIT Website: https://sites.google.com/a/idaholegalaid.org/idaho-coalition-against-identity-theft/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/idahocoalitionagainstidtheft
Financial:
Using another’s information/identity in order to obtain credit, goods, or services.
Criminal:
Using another’s information/identity when apprehended for a crime;i.e.,a person stopped by law enforcement supplies another person’s name.
Governmental:
Supplying another’s information to a government agency;e.g.,giving another person’s information to the IRS.
Medical:
Receiving medical care or drugs using another person’s information or identity.
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