Identity Theft
Identity Theft Reporting
Identity theft and Internet based fraud are two of the fastest growing areas of
criminal enterprise in the US today. The anonymity provided by use of these two
methods is very attractive to the criminal element. It is perceived by many of
the criminals as a “victimless” crime and is difficult to investigate due many
factors. The Layton Police Department is committed to fully investigating as
many cases as possible that fall within our jurisdiction. However, due to the
very nature of this crime the department is often faced with jurisdictional
issues that preclude us from investigating a given case. In an effort to provide
a better service to the citizens in our community who have this crime directly
impact them we have put together a list of resources and links to help educate,
prevent and resolve cases of identity theft and Internet fraud. Please read the
following descriptions to help you determine where your individual case should
be reported.
-If you have had your personal identifying information used by another person,
without your consent, and to obtain goods or services then you may be the victim
of identity theft.
-If this has taken place in part or wholly within Layton city limits then the
Layton Police Department will have jurisdiction over the case. Please contact
the police department by phone at 497-8300. You may also come to the department,
which is located at 429 North Wasatch Drive.
(Map To Police Department)
-If the identity theft has taken place outside of Layton City, but has occurred
within the state of Utah please go to the Utah Attorney General’s site to report
the theft. You may reach them by following this link:
http://www.idtheft.utah.gov/pn/module-PS-viewpub-tid-3-pid-12.htm
-If you are the victim of any other type of Internet based fraud or identity theft
then please visit the Internet Crime Complaint Center at http://ic3.gov/. This
organization will get your complaint to the appropriate law enforcement agencies
for action.
Preventing Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission has compiled a comprehensive list of tips, resources
and good advice, which can help to minimize your risk of becoming a victim of this
rapidly growing criminal trend. To view the information please select one of the
following links:
For additional information and resources please visit the Federal Trade Commissions web site at
http://www.ftc.gov.
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