Identity Crime Symposium – 2009

RACV Royal Pines Resort – Gold Coast

12-14 October 2009

The Fraud and Corporate Crime Group, State Crime Operations Command, Queensland Police Service are proudly hosting the 2009 National Identity Crime Symposium at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast from 12-14 October, 2009.

Identity crime has been extensively reported as the fastest growing crime type globally, costing the Australian economy somewhere between $1.6B and $3B per annum.  Identities are now a criminal commodity and there is not a business, organisation or individual that is not potentially vulnerable to some form of exploitation. 

Criminals are now harvesting identity data and building “profiles”. The more information that can be obtained, the greater the criminal value.  Identity crime is both an end in itself and an enabler for other more extreme crime types such as terrorism.  Identity data stolen today may not manifest itself for years to come.  The 13 year old with today’s social networking site is unwittingly providing the profile for exploitation in only 5 years time.

ATM skimming attacks, credit card gangs, mortgage fraud operations, identity data key loggers all represent globalised organised crime operations. 

The theme of the symposium is “Your Identity:  Their Criminal Passport”

We have arranged an array of knowledgeable and skilled international and national presenters who will explore this theme and provide incredible insights into the extent of this insidious scourge, but perhaps more importantly, how to combat it. 

The conference will deliver compelling topics across on three broad strains; Identity Crime and Commercial Industry, Identity Crime Case Studies, and Identity Crime Victimology.  This thematic approach will allow attendees to attend 1, 2 or all 3 days sessions.

Topics to be explored over the three days include:

• Card not present fraud – impact upon the credit card industry;
• Mortgage fraud – how would you like your identity stolen and your house sold from under you?
• Money laundering
• ATM card skimming
• Managing your identity in a cyber world
• Black market web portals
• Mail theft and document security
• Identity security through biometric technology
• Examining the linkage between identity crime and organised crime
• Social networking sites
• The mind of the offender – case studies from police and offenders
• Mass Marketing Fraud and identity crime
• Identity Crime and why our Seniors are vulnerable
• Consumer Protection Behaviours

This will be a compelling and insightful symposium that is designed to inform and yet provoke spirited debate.  Speaking sessions will be interdicted with expert panel discussions that provide opportunities for audience interaction. 

The surroundings of the Royal Pines Resort on the fabulous Gold Coast provide a perfect environment for relaxed and comfortable learning.  This is the perfect opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on this global crime explosion and learn how to protect yourself, your organisation and your family.  If you are a manager or member of a small business, a global entity, a government department you cannot afford not to be up to date of the latest trends and nuances of this pervasive crime type.

Cost is $495.00 per day (GST inclusive) – Payment by cheque only – Cheques are to be made payable to Queensland Police Service.

Delegates may choose to make payment for attendance on any of the three days of the Conference.

Please forward a copy of your on-line registration form with payment to:

The Administrator, Fraud and Corporate Crime Group
State Crime Operations Command, Queensland Police Service
GPO Box 1440
BRISBANE  QLD  4001

Registrations can be made via the online registration form.

Contact:   

• Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Breen; 07 3364 6622
• Detective Senior Constable Rod Shelton - 07 3364 6622
• Senior Sergeant Debbie Nicholson – 07 3364 4125

The Queensland Police Service are hosting the "Advance Fee Fraud Symposium" 15-16 October 2009 at Crowne Plaza Hotel at Surfers Paradise. Registration details will available on the Project Synergy site.