identity theft what you need to know betty white, april 2010
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Identity TheftWhat you need to know
Betty White, April 2010
Identity theft is…
Act of knowingly obtaining, possession, buying or using the personal information of someone else with interest to commit a crime.
5 ways theft can happen..
Dumpster diving Shoulder surfing Handing the thief
your information “Old fashioned”
stealing Security breach
Protect yourself
Never give your social security number over the phone or carry in your wallet
Temporary credit freeze Shred all personal information Never click on emails that you
aren’t sure where they came from
Strong passwords.
Nine million stolen identities
Identity theft happens daily Keep all confidential
information in a safe place Report any fraudulent
activity to your local law enforcement or Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-438-4338
Visit www.ftc.gov/idtheft to learn more