What Is Identity Theft?

someone who wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception

What do These Thefts Do?

Many people have reported that unauthorized persons have taken funds out of their bank or financial accounts.

In the worst case, people have taken over others identities altogether, running up vast debts and committing crimes while using the victims’ names.

How do These Thefts Do It?

Shoulder surfing Dumpster diving Skimming Phishing Changing Your address, Old fashioned stealing Pretexing

What Can You do To Stop It?

Just Remember “SCAM”. S be stingy C check A ask M maintain

Types Of Identity Theft

As you see, credit cards are used most for fraud.

Banking Fraud

When the Bank is involved checking fraud is dominant

What To Do If You think You Are A Victim Act immediately to

minimize damage. Cancel credit cards Cancel accounts with the

Bank

What Else Do They Do With Your Identity?

Employment Social Security Tax Returns Medical Securities and

Investments Bankruptcy Fraud Illegal Immigration,

Government Documents

Never Give Out Information On The Phone As you see, people have

tricky ways to get your identity

Summary

Remember these key tips “SCAM” Never give out information Be Conscious about what you’re doing

Video

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