The growing problem of identity theft has sparked a large number of conversations devoted to understanding it and finding solutions. Some of these conversations focus on penalties for people who steal identities. Others focus on technological solutions. Still others focus on the impact of identity theft on victims and communities. The documents shown here — a magazine article, an online news article, and a government Web site — share a common purpose of helping people avoid identity theft. Notice how each genre accomplishes that purpose through the careful use of visual design.

Magazine Article

Online News Article

Government Web Site

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