MI SR0221

Declares December 2016 as Identity Theft Awareness Month to raise awareness of identity theft crimes affecting people across all communities

Identifies multiple methods criminals use to commit identity theft including mail theft, internet fraud, burglary, phone scams, and stolen medical records

Notes that victims of identity theft often spend years recovering their credit and identity

Encourages financial literacy, strong law enforcement coordination, and responsible credit practices by financial institutions to prevent identity theft

Urges all citizens to take protective measures to ensure the safety and security of their personal identity