{"id":3254,"date":"2022-02-03T04:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T04:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.comone\/?p=3254"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:42:37","slug":"3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why People Commit Identity Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Identity theft is a complex, yet surprisingly common criminal offense. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant increase in reports of identity theft and other online crimes. The team at Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. explains what identity theft is and some of the common motivations for committing this crime.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Alternar<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#what-is-identity-theft\" >What is Identity Theft?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#aggravated-identity-theft\" >Aggravated Identity Theft<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#penalties-for-identity-theft\" >Penalties for Identity Theft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#motivations-for-identity-theft\" >Motivations for Identity Theft<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#1-financial-gain\" >1. Financial Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#2-revenge\" >2. Revenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#3-to-hide-another-crime\" >3. To Hide Another Crime<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#defenses-for-identity-theft-charges\" >Defenses for Identity Theft Charges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/blog\/3-reasons-why-people-commit-identity-theft\/#miami-federal-crimes-defense\" >Miami Federal Crimes Defense<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-identity-theft\"><\/span>What is Identity Theft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Identity theft occurs when one individual steals another person\u2019s identification to commit fraud.<\/p>\n<p>This can be done by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stealing social security numbers<\/li>\n<li>Stealing bank account information<\/li>\n<li>Stealing credit card information<\/li>\n<li>Stealing mail that contains sensitive information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"aggravated-identity-theft\"><\/span>Aggravated Identity Theft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aggravated identity theft occurs when someone\u2019s identity is stolen and is then used to commit another federal crime. For example, committing bank fraud using a bank account that was opened under someone else\u2019s identity. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ussc.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/pdf\/research-and-publications\/quick-facts\/Aggravated_Identity_Theft_FY17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Florida<\/a> accounts for the highest percentage of aggravated identity theft cases in the nation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"penalties-for-identity-theft\"><\/span>Penalties for Identity Theft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it causes no physical harm, federal identity theft comes with significant criminal penalties.<\/p>\n<p>If convicted, you face:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15 years in prison<\/li>\n<li>Miles de d\u00f3lares en multas<\/li>\n<li>Libertad condicional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also common for individuals convicted of identity theft to pay restitution. Restitution payments are made to victims of the crime as repayment for funds lost due to the theft. Restitution payments may also be ordered if the identity theft was a long-term inconvenience or burden for the victim, even if they did not lose any money as a result.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"motivations-for-identity-theft\"><\/span>Motivations for Identity Theft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-financial-gain\"><\/span>1. Financial Gain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most common reason why people commit identity theft and other white-collar crimes is for financial benefit.<\/p>\n<p>By committing identity theft, individuals may:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take out loans<\/li>\n<li>Make purchases using other people\u2019s credit cards<\/li>\n<li>Steal another person\u2019s tax return<\/li>\n<li>Open and make purchases on multiple lines of credit but make no payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-revenge\"><\/span>2. Revenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another goal someone might have when committing identity theft is revenge. Anyone who has had a credit card compromised or their identity stolen can attest to how inconvenient and stressful the experience is. An individual seeking revenge may commit ID theft in order to burden the intended victim with the consequences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-to-hide-another-crime\"><\/span>3. To Hide Another Crime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As previously mentioned, aggravated identity theft is when someone steals someone\u2019s identity and commits another crime. In these instances, the individual who has their identity stolen may suffer no financial losses, but instead, serves as a smokescreen for concealing who the actual perpetrator is.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"defenses-for-identity-theft-charges\"><\/span>Defenses for Identity Theft Charges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prosecutors aggressively pursue individuals suspected of committing identity theft. If you are accused of this crime, you need to take immediate action. Don\u2019t delay contacting an attorney \u2014 the sooner you begin working with a legal defense team, the better.<\/p>\n<p>Your defense attorney will go over all of the details of your case and determine the best defense on your behalf.<\/p>\n<p>Common defenses for identity theft charges include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Innocence:<\/strong> you are innocent until proven guilty, and it is fully possible to be wrongfully accused of identity theft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You had permission:<\/strong> if the individual who had their identity stolen actually gave you permission to use their information, this will help your defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intent:<\/strong> as with most crimes, it must be proven that you had the intent to commit a criminal offense. However, this evidence isn\u2019t always so clear for identity theft cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Misconduct:<\/strong> law enforcement misconduct during the investigation can lead to evidence being suppressed and the case eventually being thrown out. An attorney has a deep understanding of your rights during a case and can investigate any potential instances of misconduct.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"miami-federal-crimes-defense\"><\/span>Miami Federal Crimes Defense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve recently been contacted about or arrested for identity theft, contact Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A.. We have helped numerous individuals facing identity theft and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jeffweiner.com\/es\/abogado-especializado-en-delitos-de-fraude-en-miami\/\">white-collar charges<\/a> and are very familiar with how these cases are handled. Get started with our team today by filling out our online consultation request form here, or calling our office at <a href=\"tel:3056709919\">305-670-9919<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Identity theft is a complex, yet surprisingly common criminal offense. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant increase in reports of identity theft and other online crimes. The team at Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. explains what identity theft is and some of the common motivations for committing this crime. What is Identity Theft? 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