Atlanta Identity Theft Attorney
White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer
Identity theft is a serious criminal offense which is one of the primary types of criminal activity the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) focuses on, along with terrorism and espionage. A type of cyber crime, identity theft involves taking another person's sensitive information (social security number, contact information, driver's license number, and bank account information) in order to conduct any of a broad range of criminal acts, including but not limited to:
- Bank account withdrawals
- Applying for and obtaining credit cards or personal loans
- Making purchases on the victim's credit accounts
- Obtaining goods or services the offender would otherwise not be entitled to
- Avoid arrest or criminal charges by giving another's identity
If you've been accused of identity theft, you may be at risk of facing state or federal charges. Involving an Atlanta white collar criminal attorney immediately is essential if you are to have the best opportunity at an advantageous case outcome. The Atlanta white collar crime lawyers at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. represent clients throughout Georgia who are facing identity theft charges, and we offer a free consultation with a skilled lawyer to help you get started.
About Identity Theft
Identity theft may be committed in a number of ways. Following are potential examples of how an offender may obtain another's identity:
- Going through the trash for discarded bank statements, etc.
- Going through another's mail to obtain credit card applications or other documents that may have valuable information.
- Eavesdropping on a conversation regarding financial or personal information.
- Stealing information through computer hacking.
- Phishing - posing as a legitimate company to obtain customer's sensitive information.
No matter the particular charges you are facing, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain by consulting a
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