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In 2010, the Utah Senate passed legislation (SB251) requiring employers to use E-Verify to prevent child identity theft. This video is testimony given on the senate floor by citizens in favor of the E-Verify bill. One is a mother of a child ID theft victim (10 adults were using her Social Security Number) and the other is a victim of ID theft who was arrested and nearly extradited to several states if it had not been for his wife's efforts. His story was also covered by the news: https://rumble.com/vb4eav-identity-theft-victim-arrested-because-of-thiefs-criminal-record.html Click my channel for other child id theft news repots such as this one: https://rumble.com/vb4e83-utah-child-victim-of-identity-theft.html

"Let's Go Brandon" chant broke out during the October 23, 2021 Utah State University vs BYU hockey game. The full game is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecF_NwhyMNA and the chant breaks out from the 1:15:50 - 1:16:20 mark in that video (during the 2nd Period).

March 29, 2011 - Robin Riggs describes how the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce hoodwinked the Church of Jesus Christ and others into not recognizing that the Salt Lake Chamber created the Utah Compact.

April 2013 - Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Lane Beattie Threaten Recall Over Illegal Immigration Amnesty

Rush's final show that he personally hosted. Rush's last show has critical observations and important warnings. Listen to the entire broadcast. Listen very carefully. I wanted to post the audio/video on Rumble before Google/Youtube purge it. I got this video via youtuber "Joanna Lumley" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyMd11KI0Lg).

2014 Utah Voter Information Protection Bill with carve-outs for political parties and certain politically-favored groups. Voters' information has, so far, been sold to anyone who wanted it. The bill will limit sales to politically-connected groups but includes penalties for mishandling and misuse. Additionally, some means for personal information protections were granted.

A lobbyist for the Utah Media Coalition tells a Utah State House committee that the private identifying information of every Utah voter has to be available regardless of their personal circumstances and calls HB302S1 an overreaction to threats that are more hypothetical than real. Please listen to it and then "like" the Facebook page "Protecting Utah Voters" http://www.facebook.com/ProtectingUtahVoters Currently, the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office sells the full voter list to anyone willing to pay. The list was recently posted to the internet and contains voters' personal information, including voting history. This list includes prominent community leaders, police officers and judges (and their families). The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the exception as their information is typically not included. HB302 would allow voters to opt-out of such a release. Similar bills have been opposed by media groups, both major political parties, Lexis-Nexis and others who believe they are entitled to voter's personal information even if it intrudes an individual's right to vote to maintain privacy. See also: Davis County Attorney Testimony - https://rumble.com/vb4fnh-utah-voter-list-testimony-davis-county-attorney-troy-rawlings-2014-hb302.html Domestic Abuse Victim Testimony - https://rumble.com/vb4fm3-utah-voter-list-testimony-domestic-abuse-victim-2014-hb302.html

This is the exceptionally compelling emotional testimony of a domestic abuse victim about the impact that posting of the voter list has had on her. Please listen to it and then "like" the Facebook page "Protecting Utah Voters" http://www.facebook.com/ProtectingUtahVoters Currently, the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office sells the full voter list to anyone willing to pay. The list was recently posted to the internet and contains voters' personal information, including voting history. This list includes prominent community leaders, police officers and judges (and their families). The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the exception as their information is typically not included. HB302 would allow voters to opt-out of such a release. Similar bills have been is opposed by media groups, both major political parties, Lexis-Nexis and others who believe they are entitled to voter's personal information and that right trumps an individual's right to vote. See also: Davis County Attorney Testimony - https://rumble.com/vb4fnh-utah-voter-list-testimony-davis-county-attorney-troy-rawlings-2014-hb302.html Media Argument (2014 HB302) - https://rumble.com/vb4fpz-utah-voter-list-testimony-media-argument-2014-hb302.html

Evan McMullin in October 6, 2016 livestream interview with Austin Petersen admits the ultimate goal of his candidacy is to block Trump and, thereby, elect Hillary Clinton. Original full interview is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TKAwrKwgzY (Who Is Evan McMullin? Ft. Austin Petersen). Clip is at the 2:20 mark.

This teen was mentioned in conjunction with a 2007 story on identity theft identified by Utah Workforce Services (see my videos). It shows the destructive nature of identity theft and the long-term consequences thereof for the victim. The written report is available at: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?&sid=831327

Bob Segall report for WTHR on the IRS policy to grant refunds totaling billions of tax dollars to illegal immigrants despite clearly fake documents and eligibility factors. Identity theft and document fraud (felonies) are overlooked and the IRS provides the illegal immigrant the tax credit/refund. The original report is available here: http://www.wthr.com/story/18616411/irs-workers-cite-pressure-to-ok-phony-documents-from-illegal-immigrants It is a follow up to Mr. Segall's prior reports: Tax loophole costs billions - http://www.wthr.com/story/17798210/tax-loophole-costs-billions Will lawmakers act to close tax loophole for illegal immigrants? - http://www.wthr.com/story/17861738/will-lawmakers-act-to-close-tax-loophole-for-illegal-immigrants The two prior video reports are available at WTHR's youtube page but this report is not at this time. Keep comments civil and constructive.

On October 26, 2011 the National Immigration Forum (a Soros funded group supportive of illegal immigration amnesty measures) held the Mountain West Immigration Summit which included like minded individuals such as: Salt Lake City PD chief Chris Burbank (opposed to enforcement measures and supportive of a sanctuary city) Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff KSL Radio Host Doug Wright Salt Lake Chamber Of Commerce Sutherland Institute President Paul Mero During the discussion, AG Shurtleff brought up identity theft. Burbank continued on the subject and began laughing when discussing where identities were sold (apparently he knows which 'corner stores') and notes the people in the crowd know where this is occurring. He then talks about how something should be done going so far as to excuse the stolen/fraudulent ID purchases sending the message that he will do nothing about it. Evidently, while not immigration enforcement, Chief Burbank prefers to yuk it up rather than do anything about a crime that involves real victims including tens of thousands of Utah children. See my videos for other examples of this. While this goes on, AG Shutleff never admonishes Burbank or Wright which should come as no surprise given his change in position on the seriousness of employment-related identity theft (https://rumble.com/vb4fa5-utah-attorney-general-shifts-position-on-illegal-immigrant-id-theft.html).

In 2005, the AG (Mark Shurtleff) acknowledges how destructive identity theft, even for employment purposes, is to victims. Children's identities are some of the most sought after by identity thieves. Children also receive the greatest harm from this type of theft as it is often remains undiscovered until a critical time (such as when applying for student loans etc) - see this report http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57LDooV_HWA for example. Besides financial impacts on victims, it is also noteworthy that if medical benefits were gained under a stolen identity, the victim may have had their medical records corrupted, leaving potential life-threatening consequences. As ironic as it is, after teaming with Workforce Services in 2005 to combat identity theft, by 2010 the AG is refusing to prosecute identity thieves (by trying to pass the buck to the Feds) found on a leaked list from Workforce Services. Full news reports used in this presentation are available at: https://rumble.com/vb4f1j-utah-attorney-general-on-illegal-immigrant-id-theft-in-2005.html https://rumble.com/vb4ex3-utah-attorney-general-wont-investigate-id-theft-public-benefit-fraud-on-lis.html https://rumble.com/vb4etr-utah-attorney-general-admits-ignoring-job-related-id-theft-by-illegal-immig.html

On February 4, 2011, police raided an ethnic market and took down a ring that was smuggling drugs, weapons, alcohol, cigarettes, and pirated movies and porn from Mexico. Along with the smuggling operation, it appears the ring also engaged in identity fraud (possibly identity theft). The news report notes illegal immigrants were involved in the operation but is a bit vague as to who the illegal immigrants were (all or just two?). Clearly the owner's wife is but it is hard to tell if the owner and his accomplice are also in the country illegally. After checking Salt Lake County Jail records, both Mr. Juarez and Romero-Barrales are listed as Mexican nationals but the booking record does not indicated if they were legally in the US or not. Identity theft and document fraud (especially social security numbers) are often linked to illegal immigrants as they require the documents in order to get jobs. Often, these numbers belong to children. Written report is available at: http://murray.fox13now.com/content/police-raid-market-yielding-drugs-guns-stolen-merchandise

In 2007, Workforce Services estimated that 20,000 Utahns had compromised Social Security numbers (identity theft). The figure is limited to Workforce Services data alone which indicates that a much larger number of Utahns (that is, the general population) are victims of identity theft. The report also notes that one of the biggest generators for demand of stolen or fraudulent identities are illegal immigrants. ABC4's report: http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story/Children-victims-of-identity-theft-in-Utah/FyfQrZZz3EmKciBC7i2I_A.cspx

How times have changed. In 2005, the AG (Mark Shurtleff) stated "...are no respecters of age, now they will steal your children's identity, ruin their credit, and hurt them in ways we never thought possible before the kids even graduate from grade school." The majority of suspects are illegal immigrants. Shurtleff then states "Let me tell the illegal aliens out there that they come here, they steal our kids identity, thrash their credit - we catch them, not only are we going to prosecute them, but we're going to deport them." He had also teamed up with the Social Security Admin, ICE, and Utah Workforce Services. All the above apparently comes with an expiration date. Contrast the above to what his feelings are on this issue in 2010-2011: https://rumble.com/vb4etr-utah-attorney-general-admits-ignoring-job-related-id-theft-by-illegal-immig.html And here's the most ironic one. After teaming with Workforce Services in 2005, here's what he's doing with identity thieves found on a leaked list from Workforce Services: https://rumble.com/vb4ex3-utah-attorney-general-wont-investigate-id-theft-public-benefit-fraud-on-lis.html

The Utah Attorney General (Mark Shurtleff) was interviewed about a leaked list that purported to contain illegal immigrants who had used stolen social security numbers to obtain tax-funded benefits limited to citizens and, possibly, legal immigrants. The public benefits accessed were not specifically identified by the leaker(s) but the letter (http://media.bonnint.net/slc/2216/221697/22169741.pdf) accompanying the list included "entering our public welfare buildings" and the list included pregnancy status information. That may also indicate welfare fraud but there is no way to be certain as it appears that the investigation will only focus on the leakers and not also extend to those who used fraudulent information. While the AG's office does also investigate federal crimes, this one appears to be given a pass. Besides financial impacts on victims, it is also noteworthy that if medical benefits were gained under a stolen identity, the victim may have had their medical records corrupted, leaving potential life-threatening consequences. This report was aired on KUTV2 (connect2utah.com) in January, 2011 but no written article is available on the website. *Note: There is a right way and a wrong way to bring these types of crimes to public attention. Unfortunately, those leaking the list did not go about it appropriately. Any well intentioned whistle-blower should take note (don't break laws to get the message out).

In 2007, Workforce Services estimated that 20,000 Utahns had compromised Social Security numbers. The figure is limited to Workforce Services data alone which indicates that a much larger number of Utahns (that is, the general population) are victims of identity theft. The report also notes that one of the biggest generators for demand of stolen or fraudulent identities are illegal immigrants. Written report is available at: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=1340285&nid=148 See also ABC4's report: http://www.abc4.com/news/local/story/Children-victims-of-identity-theft-in-Utah/FyfQrZZz3EmKciBC7i2I_A.cspx

In July a document was illegally released that purported to contain a list of illegal immigrants living in Utah. The list included social security numbers used by individuals to obtain State/Federal benefits. The SSNs were, finally, checked and (all but two) were found to have been stolen or fraudulent. Note, also at the end of the report the acknowledgment that thousands of other SSNs used to get tax-funded benefits are likely stolen/false and nothing is being done about those, either. Right now, it looks like the government (State and Federal) will go after the lists leakers but will give the identity thieves and document fraud perpetrators a pass. That also implies the the victims (often children) of the identity theft will also not be informed that their numbers have been compromised. Written report available at: http://connect2utah.com/search-fulltext?nxd_id=101635

Listen to Davis County Attorney, Troy Rawlings, explaining why the state should not be selling voters' personal identifying information. Please listen to it and then "like" the Facebook page "Protecting Utah Voters" http://www.facebook.com/ProtectingUtahVoters Currently, the Utah Lieutenant Governor's office sells the full voter list to anyone willing to pay. The list was recently posted to the internet and contains voters' personal information, including voting history. This list includes prominent community leaders, police officers and judges (and their families). The Governor and Lieutenant Governor are the exception as their information is typically not included. HB302 would allow voters to opt-out of such a release. Similar bills have been opposed by media groups, both major political parties, Lexis-Nexis and others who believe they are entitled to voter's personal information even if it intrudes an individual's right to vote to maintain privacy. See also: Media Argument (2014 HB302) - https://rumble.com/vb4fpz-utah-voter-list-testimony-media-argument-2014-hb302.html Domestic Abuse Victim Testimony - https://rumble.com/vb4fm3-utah-voter-list-testimony-domestic-abuse-victim-2014-hb302.html

First, I strongly encourage parents to enroll their children in the program (see: https://cip.utah.gov/). Just please be aware that this will absolutely not protect you child from identity theft - it will only protect their credit which is just one part of a person's identity. Just as destructive, if not more, is employment-related and medical identity theft (illegal immigrants, fugitives, deadbeat moms/dads, addicts). A great illustration is actually found in this video itself. The theft of the child's identity and subsequent corruption of earnings, social security, and, potentially, medical records may have already occurred and would not have been prevented by enrollment in the program. His mom still has a lot of work cut out for her to verify and/or clean up the aforementioned records. For details on why this program can lead people to a false sense of security, please see this post on the matter: http://utahrattler.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/primrose-path-ag-shurtleffs-child-id-theft-measure/

Most interesting portion of the report is the ability of ID thieves to 'guess' birth date. It also demonstrates a case (and how it occurs) of a child born into a compromised social security number. The report also discusses why child identities are so sought after by identity thieves. According to the Utah AG's office most SSN theft is driven by illegal immigrants who need it to work (note: the report does NOT indicate whether or not the thieves are illegal immigrants). The rest of the theft would likely be made up from deadbeat parents using their child's (or other stolen SSN) to avoid wage garnishment, fugitives avoiding capture, and 'traditional' ID thieves. This again demonstrates how critical employer (through such means as E-Verify) and credit issuer identity verification of applicants is to preventing much of the identity theft and virtually eliminating child ID theft. A two year old has credit card debt and declared bankruptcy, a nine year old has defaulted on utility bills, and a teenager has $750,000 in debt. The report also demonstrates that once a number is stolen the are frequently sold to multiple buyers (thus several individuals will use the number). However, the credit check only shows if thieves have used the number for credit. If the number is used for employment or medical services, the breach still carries serious and destructive (including potentially life-threatening) implications. Original Today show report can be found here: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42997608/ns/today-parenting/t/stop-id-thieves-stealing-your-kids-credit/

During an immigration debate, the Utah Attorney General (Mark Shurtleff) noted that his office has taken action against some identity theft involving credit and homes by illegal immigrants but then dismissed job-related ID theft by illegal immigrants drawing boos and guffaws from the audience. The fact remains, job only ID theft is still incredibly destructive to the victim, who are often children (children's IDs are the most sought after by ID dealers). Clearing your ID, takes years to clear up and has long term consequences including destroyed credit, medical records corrupted (with life-threatening consequences) especially as social security records are corrupted. The written article is available at: http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/Immigration-reform-debated/SQojwKCcF0Spgx1VYn0r-A.cspx

Illegal immigrant fake ID (identity theft) ring caught by the FBI in Utah. KSL News report from 2007. Written report at: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=1962191

Children's identities are some of the most sought after by illegal immigrants, fugitives, deadbeats, and other illegal workers. They need the identity in order to work, but in so doing they corrupt the child's identity and, frequently, destroy their credit, resulting in long-term consequences to the victim. This legislation will help and, if passed this year, legislation requiring employers to use E-Verify (a free, ICE-provided identity verification system) could virtually end child identity theft. The question remains if employers of illegal labor will be able to convince the legislature to kill the legislation.