Date of Award
Spring 5-2020
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Criminal Justice
Advisor/Committee Chair
Alissa Worden, Ph.D.
Abstract
Identity theft is a very prevalent crime within the United States that has substantial repercussions on society. This study analyzes factors that potentially contribute to America’s elevated rate of identity theft in relation to Australia in order to reveal its cause. It was ultimately found that the United States experiences a greater amount of computer usage within its country, has the ability to implement a stricter prison sentence on those convicted of committing identity theft in accordance with its legal code, and has a greater conviction rate while Australia has a higher prosecution rate. These findings, when applied in the context of the Routine Activities Theory of crime and the notion of general deterrence, help to explain the reasons for the United States’ greater identity theft rate.
Recommended Citation
Alagna, Vincent, "A Comparative Analysis of Identity Theft within America and Australia" (2020). Criminal Justice. 24.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/honorscollege_cj/24
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