Phishing, identity theft, and more Scams and Schemes: Phishing, identity theft, and more

Identity theft What kind of info do thieves look for?

Identity theft? Birth date and location Full name Addresses, phone numbers Driver’s license, passport # Account numbers Passwords Social Security number

WHAT CAN A COMMON THEIF FIND EASILY? Birth date and location Full name Addresses, phone numbers Driver’s license, passport # Account numbers Passwords Social Security number

GIVING AWAY YOUR INFORMATION Passwords Security questions answers Usernames

Phony emails, fake links, and more Phishing Phony emails, fake links, and more

Defined The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers

Spotting scams: REVIEW Need to verify account information Sense of urgency Spelling errors Threats to your account Link in email or attachment Too good to be true Generic greeting

PROTECT YOURSELF! If it looks suspicious, don’t open it, because it probably is. Don’t click on links or download attachments (unless reliable). They could bring viruses to your computer. Don’t reply to the message. Mark the message as “spam” or “junk mail” and report it. Call the company DIRECTLY if you have questions about an email that seems “off” (using a legitimate phone number) When in doubt, just delete!

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Thank you! Jordan Gruber Media Facilitator gruberj@cliu.org Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 Jordan Gruber Media Facilitator gruberj@cliu.org