Identity Theft & Hi-Tech Crime
Technological advances have created new challenges for law enforcement, as criminals seek to exploit various types of technology to facilitate their criminal activity. In response, our High-Technology Crimes Unit was created to focus on prosecuting cases in this unique area.
High-Technology Crimes
ID Theft & Hi-Tech Crime
Over the last decade, the number of cases of identity theft has increased dramatically, significantly impacting the residents of Alameda County. In most instances, technology is used to facilitate the crime. In response to this, our High-Technology Crimes Unit has made a concerted effort to vigorously prosecute cases involving ID theft and to educate the community on the various ways to prevent becoming a victim of this crime.
If you wish to speak to one of our Deputy District Attorneys in our ID Theft Unit, please call (510) 383-8600.
Additional information on identity theft
Alameda County DA’s Office Identity Theft Brochure in:
English
Spanish
Chinese
California Office of Privacy Protection: https://cppa.ca.gov/
Federal Trade Commission: https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/identity-theft
Free Credit Reports: www.annualcreditreport.com
California Attorney General’s ID Theft Registry: https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/facts/how-to-registry
Additional information on identity theft
Alameda County DA’s Office Identity Theft Brochure in:
California Office of Privacy Protection
https://cppa.ca.gov/
Federal Trade Commission
https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/identity-theft
Free Credit Reports
www.annualcreditreport.com
California Attorney General’s ID Theft Registry
https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft/facts/how-to-registry