1. Compromised Identity Claim
The Washington State Patrol’s solution for victims of identity theft

2. Criminal records division criminal history support unit
Jamie Arras
Jenny Nashleanas

3. The Federal Trade Commission, for the 15th consecutive year, has listed identity theft as the #1 complaint. An identity is stolen every 2 seconds in the Us

4. In 2014, there were 332,646 complaints of identity theft nationwide.
IN 2014, WASHINGTON STATE RANKED 2ND IN THE NATION FOR MOST IDENTITY THEFT COMPLAINTS.

5. Why the need for a cic?
Someone giving false information upon arrest. Many people are victimized by “friends” or relatives. Alias names remain on the “bad guy’s” record, thereby linking the “good guy” to their criminal history information.
Common names -sometimes there just are two Bob Johnson’s. WASIS will give results for similar names and/or dates of birth.

6. evolution of the cic
Started in 1972 with the Personal Identification letter.
In 2011 introduced the CIC card.
Since the CIC program was initiated in March 2011, 458 identity cards and letters have been issued.

7. Previous Personal ID – the old way
Letter only!
The original Personal ID letter notified the individual:
Of their newly established or verified SID number
It explained to anyone reading it that the SID was established (or verified) at the request of the subject either:
because the subject may be a victim of ID theft
OR because the subject chose to secure easy ID in case of death, injury, amnesia, etc.
It advised that future background checks should be verified with a thumbprint or fingerprints.
When did this start and when did we switch to the new CIC card? Started w/new card in 2011

8. Current Cic program What you get now . . . Card Letter
Personal ID will now show up on a background check

9. COMPROMISED IDENTITY CLAIM – THE card
Thumbprint
Photo
SID
Front
Name
DOB
Explanation of CIC card
Back
Card is covered in tamper evident film (with WSP logo), laminated and returned to the claimant

10. Compromised Identity Claim – the Letter
The CIC letter returned to the claimant with the card gives more detailed information than the previous letter.
It provides the SID number – briefly explaining the significance of a SID number.
Specifically addresses the other individuals on the candidate list and states the claimant’s fingerprints do not match.
Mentions identity theft as one of the reasons for a CIC card and provides the Criminal History Support Unit’s phone number for questions.

11. The Personal ID and CIC are voluntary – a person may request to have the personal identification information removed from the WSP records at any time.
If a claimant already has a Personal ID on file and would like to upgrade to a CIC, they may do so at no extra charge.
If the CIC card is lost or stolen, the claimant must go through the entire process again, including paying the $26.00 fee.

12. The CIC works only for criminal records, it doesn’t help:
Victims of financial fraud – stolen credit cards/checks
Victims of insurance fraud or medical identity theft
Those trying to clean up their driving records
Those who don’t have someone with a similar name or who are using their name/DOB

13. Who the cic card will help:
Those with common names or are victims of identity theft AND get run frequently through the WATCH system.
- Volunteers for the school district or other organizations
- Jobs that require yearly background checks
- Those seeking employment. Many jobs require a background check to be hired
- Those trying to rent an apartment or house
- Those that work in health care or other services that
have background checks run through DSHS
- Those looking to adopt or be foster parents

14. mr. wheeler’s story

15. How the cic card helped mr. wheeler
“ I was very grateful and told her how thankful I was and I appreciated everything she did. It was a blessing.” Mr. Wheeler
Source: FOX Q13 news article – September 19th, 2010

16. WATCH 101 – THE 4 Possible WATCH returns
WHEELER W/ NO CIC CARD
WHEELER W/ A CIC CARD
COMMON NAMES

17. What happens when you run someone who has had their identity stolen?
It depends . . .
If one person has an established SID and the other does not – the person running the check will only get the results for the established SID.
Real Mr. Wheeler
Not in system – no results can be returned
Fake Mr. Wheeler WA

18. Exact Match Available – only one name in the system
WHEELER W/ NO CIC CARD
Results if victim does NOT have CIC card

19. Candidate list - Exact Match availableWA
*“WHEELER”, BAD GUY
* means search was matched on an alias name
Clicking on SID will give you the RAP sheet for that person

20. Imposters real name
************************************************************************MASTER INFORMATION
************************************************************************
NAME: BADGUY, IMA REALLY DOB: 1/30/1962
SID NUMBER: WA FBI NUMBER: AB7
DOC NUMBER:
************************************************************************PERSONAL INFORMATION
************************************************************************SEX RACE HEIGHT WEIGHT EYES HAIR PLACE OF BIRTHCITIZENSHIP
M U BRO BRO WA US
OTHER NAMES USED OTHER DATES OF SOC SEC MISC NUMBER
BEAR, TED E BIRTH USED NUMBER
WHEELER, MR 1/23/
DNA TAKEN: Y DNA TYPED: Y
WATCH REPORT FOR WA

21. Both subjects have state ids
Fake Mr. Wheeler WA
Real Mr. Wheeler WA

22. Possible duplicate match multiple names in the system
WHEELER W/ NO CIC CARD
WHEELER W/ A CIC CARD
Results when victim DOES have CIC card

23. Duplicate match report
WHEELER, MR DOB 1/23/ SEX M RAC U

24. If your applicant has a Compromised Identity Claim (CIC) on file with the Washington State Patrol Fax or
1) a copy of their CIC identification card
2) with this Web Search Transcript
to receive the RAPSheet associated with the SID number on the CIC card.

25. THUMBPRINT COMPARISON PROCESS
WATCH
SEARCH
PRINTS MATCH AN EXISTING SID & CONVICTION RAP IS RETURNED TO REQUESTOR
TECH PERFORMS THUMBPINT COMPARISON
DUPLICATE
MATCH
PRINTS DON’T MATCH A CONVICTION RECORD & “NO RECORD” IS RETURNED TO REQUESTOR
SUBMIT
THUMBPRINT

26. EXAMPLE OF RAP SHEET WHERE PERSON HAS CIC
WATCH would send this back after receiving the copy of the CIC card and duplicate match report.
*********************************************MASTER INFORMATION
*********************************************
NAME: WHEELER, THE REAL MR DOB: 1/23/1945
SID NUMBER:WA FBI NUMBER:
DOC NUMBER:
 *********************************************
PAGE 1

27. APPLICANT INFORMATION
****************************************************
APPLICANT INFORMATION
TYPE: PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DATE: /21/2015
FINGERPRINT REASON: PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION – HC
NAME USED: WHEELER, THE REAL MR
CONTRIBUTING AGENCY: WAWSP WA STATE PATROL
 ***************************************************
PAGE 2

28. Candidate list
If the person uses (or has) a name that is just similar, but not an exact match to another person – the person running the check will get a “Candidate List” and will be able to see multiple SIDs. Common names are susceptible to candidate lists. WA
12/3/45 WA
1/23/45

29. Compromised Identity Claim Packet
Includes:
Instructions for Claimant and LE
Compromised Identity Claim Form
Personal Id Fingerprint Card
CIC FAQ’s Brochure
What is a State ID (SID) number?
What can I do before a background check is run?

30. Compromised Identity Claim Form

31. Law Enforcement’s Role What to do when a victim walks into your office with a CIC packet
LE instructions are clearly labeled at the bottom of the instructions sheet:
Verify persons identity (w/ photo ID)
Fingerprint person – full set on card and thumbprint in space provided on form
Sign the fingerprint card
Fill out all shaded areas of the CIC form
Have claimant sign and date card and form
Make sure all necessary forms, fees, photo, etc. are in envelope and mail to address given.
CIC applications are rejected if not received from a law enforcement agency!!

32. It’s easy – but be thorough
Follow the instructions:
Fill in the shaded areas.
Make sure all required fields are filled out (marked with an *) by LE and claimant
Reasons for rejection:
No fee
No photo
All areas not filled out
Not mailed by LE agency
CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS
opt. 5 Or

33. Mail packet to wsp Law Enforcement Agency
Identification & Criminal History Section
Washington State Patrol
ATTN: Criminal History Support Unit
Olympia, WA
PO Box 42633

34. Comes with letter stating who the claimant is and who they are NOT.
the cic card and letter
Wallet sized laminated card with claimants name, DOB, thumbprint and SID.
Comes with letter stating who the claimant is and who they are NOT.

35. Random bits
If the person’s maiden name or a different alias name are what is compromised – claimant will need to write a note on a separate piece of paper listing alternative alias names. Those names will be added to the letter (not the card).
Warrants - FBI’s NCIC Identity Theft Victim File – report that local law enforcement takes and then adds to the Identity Theft Victim File

36. For questions contact the Criminal History Support Unit
Phone: opt. 5

37. Questions?

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