Theft Links

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Selected Theft / Shoplifting Related Links
Identity Theft
National Check Fraud Center
Other Partner or General Links

 

The Psychology of Stealing, Steven M. Houseworth, MA

The Psychology of Stealing: a manual for professional counselors, psychologists, therapists, social workers, practitioners, school counselors/psychologists, judges, probation and corrections officers. Authored by Steven Houseworth, MA, a practicing juvenile justice counselor for the past 25 years. He is a co-founder of "THEFT TALK" Counseling Service Inc., a Masters level Counseling Psychology graduate of Lewis & Clark College, an American Psychological Association affiliate member and college instructor. Mr. Houseworth has specialized in theft offender counseling for the past 21 years. The Psychology of Stealing is the product of many years of research and practice.

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Selected Theft / Shoplifting Related Links

 

Lo jack.  Fast Facts: Critical Information of Vehicle Theft 

Employee Theft. Employees steal over a billion dollars a week from their employers! This report offers a unique insight into the nature and magnitude of employee theft and proven strategies to detect and prevent theft.

Shoplifting Facts. To commit shoplifting one must intend to permanently deprive the merchant of the value of the merchandise.... http://www.crimedoctor.com/shoplifting.htm
Criteria for apprehension:http://www.crimedoctor.com/shoplifting2.htm
Discusses false arrest: http://www.crimedoctor.com/shoplifting3.htm

 

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Identity Theft Links

 

Federal Trade Commission Information on detering, detecting and defending identity theft

Identity Theft Help I dentity Theft Help For Prevention and Victims.  Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. Here is the help you need for prevention and recovery for victims.

The Crime Doctor - Identity Theft Preventative Steps If You Become a Victim

Identity Theft Prevention and Survival. Get help with the Identity-Theft Survival Kit If you have been victimized by identity fraud, keep it from getting worse! If you are not a victim learn how to protect your identity.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. Victim Guide - Identity Theft: How It Happens, Impact on Victims, Legislative Solutions.

  Equifax Credit Watch GET EARLY WARNING OF IDENTITY THEFT WITH EQUIFAX CREDIT WATCH

 

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Identity Theft

Identity theft has rapidly become serious business and a major public concern . The effects of identity theft can be devastating. One thing we know: The number one way to protect yourself from identity theft is to protect your social security number. Below are the best links we could find on identity theft.

Guarding Against Credit Card Fraud

Do:

• Sign new credit cards as soon as they arrive at your home. Keep a photocopy of your credit cards - front and rear. This method preserves for you the card number, expiration dates, and the phone number and address of each company. When possible try to watch your card during the transaction, and get it back as quickly as possible. Write "Void" incorrect receipts. Destroy the actual black carbon between the merchant copy and your copy. Save receipts to compare with your billing statements. Reconcile credit card accounts monthly, just like you do with your checking account.

  Promptly report, by phone and in writing, any questionable charges to the card issuer.

• Notify credit card companies of any change in address.

Don't:

• Don't leave credit cards or receipts lying around.

  Don't sign a blank receipt.

• Don't give your credit card account number over the phone unless you're making the call to a company you know is reputable.

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Other Partner or General Links

 

 Employee and Employment Background Checks, Police Records Criminal background checks, credit reports, tenant and employee screening as well as DMV, police, and court records.

Shoplifting.org A web page dedicated to referring to the best services and resources for theft offenders.

Theftclass.com A web page dedicated to referring to the best services and resources for theft offenders.

Theftcenter.org A massive bibliography about stealing, theft, shoplifting, kleptomania. Books, magazines, news articles.

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Anger Links

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MIP-Alcohol Links

Centers for Sisease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

College Drinking - Changing the Culture: www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

Students Against Drunk Drivers: www.sadd.org

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers: www.madd.org/

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: www.niaaa.nih.gov

National Highway Traffice Safety Administration: www.nhtsa.gov

National Institutes of Health: www.nlm.nih.gov

Office of National Drug Control Policy: www.whitehouse.gov

Stop Alcohol Abuse: http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration: www.samhsa.gov

The Cool Spot: www.thecoolspot.gov

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Curfew Links

Smoking / Tobacco Links

Not On Tobacco (N-O-T) is the American Lung Association's (ALA's) voluntary program for teens who want to quit smoking. It is the most researched, most widely used and most successful such program in the United States. http://www.notontobacco.com/about-n-o-t.php

Employee and Employment Background Checks, Police Records
Description: Offers criminal background checks, credit reports, tenant and employee screening as well as DMV, police, and court records. http://www.quickbackgroundchecks.com/

The purpose of BankCardFinder.com is to help you narrow your search for credit cards down to the best deals that the Internet has to offer. Our website is dedicated to helping you find cards that match your credit history, your need for a credit card, and your particular financial circumstances. Whether you are a business owner, student or consumer with bad credit, you will find online credit card offers to meet your specific needs.http://www.bankcardfinder.com

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