National Crime Prevention Council 1 Identity Theft and Cybersafety.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Identity theft Protecting your credit identity. Identity Theft Three hundred forty three million was lost from consumers in 2002 The number of complaints.

Advertisements

IDENTITY THEFT Protect Yourself and Your Good Name ITT Employees Federal Credit Union.

Identity Theft Ta’Mar Boyd Adam Devin. What is Identity Theft  Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like.

MoneyWi$e: ID THEFT & ACCOUNT FRAUD ID Theft & Account Fraud Prevention and Clean Up.

1 If You Are Me, Then Who Am I? Tips on Identity Theft Prevention California Office of Privacy Protection.

Fighting Back Against Identity Theft A Presentation for CSM564 – Dr. Price By Matt Poole.

Identity Theft “When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name” Federal Trade Commission.

Identity Theft Presented by Christina Williams and Lazaro Juarez Orange County’s Credit Union.

1. What is Identity Theft? 2. How Do Thieves Steal An Identity? 3. What Do Thieves Do with Stolen Identities? 4. What Can I Do To Avoid Becoming a Victim?

Preventing Identity Theft Beware the Trails You Leave Behind Use limitations: These materials may be used only for nonprofit, noncommercial educational.

Protecting Your Identity: What to Know, What to Do.

Deter, Detect, Defend: The FTC’s Program on Identity Theft.

Identity Theft By Dominique Kekiwi Definition  A criminal uses another person’s information to take on that person’s identity for criminal activity.

Kimberly Castner-Scott. What is Identity Theft I Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully.

1 Identity Theft and Phishing: What You Need to Know.

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft TSCPA Member Name, CPA Firm/Company Name.

©2005 Qwest Communications International, Inc. NOTE: Qwest is providing the above information as a customer service for educational purposes only. Qwest.

Identity Theft. MIS Training Institute, Inc.Section X - Slide 2CS1 053 ©Network Security Services, LLC Outline n Definitions n Methods used n Ways to.

1. 2 Someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. A “buy now, pay never” shopping experience. What is Identity Theft?

BALANCING LIFE’S ISSUES, INC. Identity Theft Protection, Prevention and Self Help.

BEWARE! IDENTITY THEFT CARL JOHNSON FINANCIAL LITERACY JENKS HIGH CSHOOL.

Identity Theft consumer.gov. What is identity theft? When someone uses information about you without your permission. The information can be your: – Name.

Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself. Identity Theft Identity theft defined:  the crime of obtaining the personal or financial information of another.

Fraud and Identity Theft Test Review. Who should you contact if you are a victim of identity theft?

1.3.1.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised October 2004 – Consumer Protection Unit – Identity Theft Funded by a grant from Take Charge.

Presented By The Plano Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.

A guide to protecting your money and your identity KEEPING MONEY SAFE Keeping money safe Money Works: Level 1 Topic 3.

1 Identity Theft: What You Need to Know. 2 Identity Theft Identity theft is a crime of stealing key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such.

Felicia Cervantes. Using someone's personal identifying data for unlawful purpose. (This is a SERIOUS crime.) More than 8 million American Adults fell.

OCPA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM THE OHIO CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION IDENTITY THEFT.

October 27,  According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime in the United States  Increasing.

A ID Theft & ACCOUNT FRAUD Welcome to MoneyWI$E A CONSUMER ACTION AND CAPITAL ONE PARTNERSHIP Prevention & Clean Up © 2011.

7.3.1.G1. © Family Economics & Financial Education – September 2010– The Essentials to Take Charge of Your Finances– Identity Theft Essentials – Slide.

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD NAMES IDENTITY THIEVES FRADULENTLY USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO.

Discussion Topics What is Identity Theft? Ways to Commit Identity Theft How Identity Thieves uses Victim’s Information Guarding your personal Information.

3.1.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised October 2004 – Consumer Protection Unit – Identity Theft Funded by a grant from Take Charge America,

Credit History Your Financial Reputation. What is credit? Credit is a promise.

Identity Theft  IDENTITY THEFT occurs when someone wrongfully acquires and uses a consumer’s personal identification, credit, or account information.

Identity Theft What is Identity Theft?  Identity theft is a serious crime. Identity theft happens when someone uses information about you without your.

Welcome to the world of Identity Theft and Identity Fraud. Will YOU be the next victim? “Once considered primarily an economic crime or a juvenile pastime,

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft By Sierra Monif Next.

Be Cautious of Identity Theft By: Sydney Langley.

Safeguarding Your Privacy Section 1.3. Safeguarding Your Privacy 1. What is Identity Theft? 2. Research a story on identity theft and be prepared to report.

Credit Report and Credit Score. Today’s Topics Credit reports Credit score components How to establish positive credit history Credit card features Credit.

PRIVACY IN COMPUTING BY: Engin and Will. WHY IS PRIVACY IMPORTANT? They can use your computer to attack others (money, revenge) They can use your computer.

Understanding and Preventing.  Acquiring someone’s identifying information and impersonating them for gain.

Protecting Your Identity Anders Olson Computers III September 18, 2008.

By: Asfa Khan and Huda Mukhtar

 Make a list of things you did today. From the time you got up until now.  Who you talked to? How you communicated?  What you did before you came to.

Identity Theft How it happens and how to avoid it.

You. are at risk for the fastest growing crimes crime.

© 2013 BALANCE / REV0513 Identity Theft Identity theft can be one of the most shocking and upsetting events to ever happen to you. Fortunately, there are.

Identity Theft: Prepare and Protect Yourself. What is Identity Theft? Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, without your.

Presented By Plano Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.

Identity Theft One of America's fastest growing crimes.

Identity Theft PD Identity Theft Identity theft is a serious crime which can: Cost you time and money Destroy your.

Identity Theft!!! Bill Ketjen Matt Grodhaus Two forms of crime IDENTITY THEFT  Using personal information for deception IDENTITY FRAUD  Using personal.

Preventing Identity Theft. PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT 2 Agenda Introduction What Is Identity Theft? Tips to Protect Yourself What to Do if You Have Been.

Unit Five Your Money – Keeping It Safe and Secure Identity Theft Part II Resource: NEFE High School Financial Planning Program.

Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft A Financial Literacy Presentation by.

Oral Presentation Professor Marie Colón Present me – may / 2014 Raquel Soto Vargas English 1020 ‘Online’ Criminal Justice, B.A.

By Brooke Rogers Identity theft is the act of acquiring and collecting a persons information with the intent of using it for criminal purposes. Identity.

Social Networks and how to be safe

Attention Identity theft Definition

Protecting Your Identity:

Protecting Your Identity:

Identity Theft This presentation will focus on identity theft. What do you already know about identity theft? Do you know anyone who has had their identity.

Don’t Get Scammed on Your Way to College and Avoiding Identity Theft

Identity Theft Essentials

Identity Theft and Credit Safety

Presentation transcript:

National Crime Prevention Council 1 Identity Theft and Cybersafety

National Crime Prevention Council 2 Identity Theft Don’t give out personal information over the phone. Shred all documents, especially those containing credit card offers or other personal information. Don’t use your mother’s maiden name as a password. Minimize the identification information and the number of cards you carry.

National Crime Prevention Council 3 Identity Theft (continued) Don’t carry your Social Security card, birth certificate, or passport with you, unless absolutely necessary. Don’t put your telephone number or Social Security number on checks. Pay attention to your billing cycles. Obtain a copy of your credit report twice a year.

National Crime Prevention Council 4 Your Credit Report You should check your credit report at least twice a year. The three major credit bureaus are Equifax: Trans Union: Experian: The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows you to get one free credit report from each of the credit bureaus once per year. For more information visit

National Crime Prevention Council 5 Be cautious before giving out your name and personal information to others online. Be careful about sending personal information over the Internet, by , or over cellular phones. Don’t use passwords that are obvious. Avoid break-ins by changing your password regularly and memorizing it. Shop online with companies that you know. Look for the “lock” icon on the webpage. Cybersafety

National Crime Prevention Council 6 Use a secure browser that will encrypt or scramble purchase information. Be cautious before agreeing to meet face-to- face with someone you’ve met online. Be careful before responding to messages from unfamiliar persons. Look for webpages that have a proper title, additional resources, or a person that you are able to contact. Cybersafety (continued)