Identity theft laws aren't enough

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Despite pioneering legislation aimed at clamping down on rampant identity theft, California is a top target for thieves and was the only state last year believed to have more than 1 million victims. That unflattering distinction forced cash-strapped law enforcement officials to ask for help from politicians, businesses, consumer advocates and even victims who gathered Tuesday during the state's first identity theft summit. "Instead of businesses and consumers being at different ends of the sales transaction, they need to be working side by side to prevent the sophisticated enterprises that keep us all on our toes," said Jan Scully, Sacramento County district attorney. "There's no way we in law enforcement can do it alone." Sheriffs, legislators, postal workers and consumer watchdogs want to increase the amount of funding for prosecutors and for five state task forces dedicate to identity theft crimes — now about $12.4 million per year. Only about 11% of identity theft cases statewide are solved, Scully said.

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