New technology may increase identity theft-scientist

By Patricia Reaney  |  September 4, 2005

DUBLIN (Reuters) - New technology could increase rather than solve 
the problem of identity theft and fraud, a British criminologist 
warned on Monday.

Identity cards and chip and pin technology for credit cards will 
force fraudsters to be more creative and are unlikely to alleviate 
the problem.

Dr Emily Finch, of the University of East Anglia in England, said 
dependence on technology was leading to a breakdown in individual 
vigilance, which experts believe is one of the best ways to prevent 
fraud and identity theft.

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http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2005/09/04/new_technology_may_increase_identity_theft_scientist/


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