If there is any doubt
on the part of the American consumer in terms of what the government
is doing to prevent and repair damage done from identity theft, he or
she needs only to look to the internet to find just how extensive the
research and resources are.  In addition to the Federal Trade
Commission’s
website detailing all manner of plans from prevention to correction,
there is also a government site known as idtheft.gov that does much
the same thing.  On that site the public can learn about the President’s

Identity Theft Task Force, which was established by Executive Order
on May 10, 2006 when it became clear that there was a new kind of
criminal
and a new kind of lawlessness out there.  President Bush recognized
the need for governmental intervention on behalf of the public to help
combat this new and growing crime.  The president’s administration
was charged with creating a Task Force.  That Task Force, led by
the Attorney General and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission
focused on Law Enforcement, Education of the public, and governmental
safeguards to keep the American Consumer safe from this crime. 
They charged local law enforcement with prevention, investigation, and
prosecution of known identity thieves, recovery of stolen funds, and
ensure just punishment.  They also took note of what kind of education
of the public was being done and improved or invented programs to make
sure the American Consumer knew they steps to take to help keep from
becoming a victim.  The governmental safeguards came from Task
Force conducted meetings with shareholders and public to get their
opinions
on key issues.  Using interviews with people in the know, they
made recommendations and eventually, laws to keep us all safe. 
To find out more about the President’s Task Force on Identity Theft,
visit http://www.idtheft.gov/index.html.

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