Expanded Funding for Cybercrime and Identity Theft Enforcement
This act expands a grant program for local law enforcement to include combating identity theft. This means police and other agencies will have more resources to pursue criminals who steal personal information, potentially increasing citizens' financial and personal security.
Key points
Local law enforcement agencies will receive additional funding to combat identity theft.
The act defines identity theft as the unlawful use of another person's identification.
Increased support for law enforcement may improve protection against fraud and data theft for citizens.
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