Whether you have been a victim of identity theft or not, the author of the article “Identity Theft is a Growing Danger” has raised awareness a neutral audience to the different ways identities are stolen. . Overall, the article used pathos effectively to support the identity theft claim by capturing quotes from real victims of identity theft and the author used scare tactics to inform the public neutral about the different ways identity theft can happen and to help protect one's identity online and offline. . Based on the article, scare tactics were used to increase awareness of identity theft, the author wrote about educating about the growing danger of identity theft using a pathos approach, and l This article was effective in listing all the different ways to protect identity and offline. Consumers should be aware that identity theft can be stolen on social media sites, in emails, or even after a death. After gaining access, hackers can obtain a wealth of personal information from social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. Another popular method used by identity thieves is through “phishing” scams. Flamini reported for fiscal year 2011 that more than 51 percent of victims were targeted by phishing scams. Phishing scams attempt to acquire personal information via email. Some clues to identify "phishing" emails can be hyperlinks in an email, incorrect spelling and grammar, and impersonation of popular websites or businesses. “Between 2000 and 2010, cyberattacks increased in scale and frequency. Little progress has been made in developing protective measures” (Flamini, “Improving Cybersecurity.”). Another theft with a scary twist is that after the death of a family member, identity theft may be left for the family to bury...... middle of paper.. .... to be protected against identity theft. Kirchheimer's education on the growing trend of identity theft appears to play a key role in protecting everyone's identity in the future. Ultimately, Kichheimer's goal is to educate the general public about identity theft. Regardless of the pathetic or scare tactic approach, an effective article will show different ways to protect online and offline identities. Works Cited Flamini, Roland. “Improve cybersecurity.” CQ Researcher February 15, 2013: 157-80. Internet. December 21, 2013. Kirchheimer, Sid. “Identity theft is a growing danger.” Identity theft. Ed. Stefan Kiesbye. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At issue. Rep. of "'They stole my name!' Every year, identity thieves target 11 million Americans. Here's what you can do to protect yourself. Saturday Evening Post (January-February 2011).. 2013.