We're considering relocating to the Las Vegas area. Any opinions of this location?
Thanks
I have lived in Las Vegas for almost 30 years. It has changed dramatically and now being swarmed with foreigners, most of whom I imagine are illegals as is reported in the local media. The crime has increased because of this. Gang shootings and drive bys. We are looking like California looks, a third world country. It's terrible to see this and the law does nothing about the illegals. Come at your own risk. Other than that, there is a lot to do here. We have Lake Mead for fishing, etc. We have Mt. Charleston for snow, both getaways are only approx. 45 min. The 2nd amendment is alive and well here and we intend to keep it that way.
So, digest the above and good luck!
Nevada Ranks Second in Identity Theft
Nevada ranks second in the nation in reports of identity theft per capita, and federal and Las Vegas law enforcers said they've formed a task force to fight it.
"Southern Nevada's identity fraud problem is overwhelming," Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney for Nevada, said as he and local officials on Wednesday made public a joint local-federal effort dubbed the Southwestern Identity Theft and Fraud Task Force, or SWIFT.
Bogden cited a January report by the Federal Trade Commission that found Nevada had 2,541 identity theft victims in 2003 - second behind Arizona per capita. The state ranked sixth nationwide in fraud complaints.
The investigative team includes Las Vegas area police, U.S. Secret Service and postal inspectors, and Clark County and federal prosecutors. Since April, federal charges have been filed against 41 people on allegations of conspiracy, bank fraud, identity and credit card theft, document forgery and possession of stolen mail, officials said.
Identity theft can stem from thieves collecting bank account and personal information from trash bins, stealing credit or bank automatic teller cards, or forging checks.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/nevada/2004/jul/08/070810155.html