What is Identity Theft?
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fraudulent use of a victim's personal information to benefit the thief
usually for some sort of benefit or gain, mostly financial
usually for some sort of benefit or gain, mostly financial
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Types of Identity Theft
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Is all Identity Theft the same...?
NO!
Most Common Types of Theft:
Financial- credit accessed
Driver's License and Social Security- number obtained and used to open accounts and make purchases
Medical Theft- obtain medical information to pay for procedures and file for worker's compensation
NO!
Most Common Types of Theft:
Financial- credit accessed
Driver's License and Social Security- number obtained and used to open accounts and make purchases
Medical Theft- obtain medical information to pay for procedures and file for worker's compensation
How Does ID Theft Happen?
Online phishing- The thief emails the the target posing as a legitamate organization. The victim is duped into sending passwords and information.
Posing as landlord or employer- The theif can obtain records and personal files
ATM devices- devices are attached to ATMs that save account numbers
Dumpster diving- most low-tech form; thief sifts through trash, steals mail or wallets, or fills out change of address form
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Posing as landlord or employer- The theif can obtain records and personal files
ATM devices- devices are attached to ATMs that save account numbers
Dumpster diving- most low-tech form; thief sifts through trash, steals mail or wallets, or fills out change of address form
To find out more ways: CLICK HERE
How Can You Prevent Identity Theft?
It is that simple!
Do not have social security, credit card or bank account numbers stored anywhere - physically or digitally
Review credit reports and bank statements often
Digital security- secure passwords, antivirus software
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Do not have social security, credit card or bank account numbers stored anywhere - physically or digitally
Review credit reports and bank statements often
Digital security- secure passwords, antivirus software
(read more here)
How Can You Stop Identity Theft?
Call your credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, Trans Union, etc.)
File a police report
Contest Bills
Change Passwords
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File a police report
Contest Bills
Change Passwords
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Additional Resources.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2016/09/14/identity-theft-how-to-protect-yourself-or-resolve-it/#4a8617b4122d
doi:10.1080/1068316X.2015.1028545
https://www.usa.gov/identity-theft
doi:10.1007/s10693-015-0218-x
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