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

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

2 What is identity theft?  Identity theft is taking someone’s personal information ….  Credit card number  Bank account number  Driver’s license number  Social Security number  Medical information  Etc.  Without permission…

3 What is identity theft?  … and using it for an unlawful purpose.  Opening credit accounts  Making charges on an existing account  Getting medical care  Providing identity on arrest 3

4 How Often Does It Happen?  9.9 million in 2008 – 1 victim every 19 seconds  Ages most likely to be victims Source: Javelin Research & Strategy, 2/09

5 Consequences of ID Theft  Clearing up identity theft is a pain.  It can take 40 hours or more for an identity theft victim to clear up his or her situation.

6 Consequences of ID Theft  Having your identity stolen can prevent you from:  Getting college loans, car loans, and credit cards  Renting an apartment  Getting a job

7 DON’T BE THE NEXT VICTIM! What You Can Do to Protect Yourself

8 6 Degrees of Identity Theft  Sure, you trust your roommate or study group classmate.  But what about their friends?

9 Clean Your Room!  Keep bills, bank statements, and ID cards out of sight.

10 Protect Your SSN: The Key to ID Theft  Don’t carry your Social Security card or anything with your Social Security number in your wallet or bag.

11 Review Your Bills Right Away  Open your credit card bills and bank statements when they arrive and read them carefully.  Report problems promptly.

12 Stop Pre-Approved Credit Offers  49% of college students receive credit applications daily or weekly.  Nearly 30% throw them out without shredding.  ID thieves can use them in your name.  STOP pre-approved credit offers!  Call OPTOUT or go to

13 Use a Cross-Cut Shredder  Shred documents before discarding  Bills with account numbers  Bank statements

14 Organized criminal groups are after personal information.

15

16 Malware

17 Malware Can Steal Your ID  Malware – Trojan Horses, Key Loggers – can steal your information from your computer.  Key loggers capture everything you type.  Trojan horse software has hidden scripts that change, destroy or steal information. 17

18 Beware of “free” software bearing gifts!

19 81% of home computers lack basic security protections.

20 Protect Your Computer  Use an Internet firewall.  Keep your operating system & browser up to date.  Install anti-virus & anti- spyware software.  Keep it up to date.

21 Don’t Do Your Banking Where You Have Your Coffee  Free wireless may not be secure.  Avoid exposing personal information in public “hot spots.”

22 Beware of “Phishing” s

23 Don’t Get Hooked by a Phish  Don’t give out your personal information unless you initiated the contact.

24 Credit Reports  Businesses report your payment history to credit bureaus.  Equifax, Experian & TransUnion  Businesses check your credit report before letting you:  Get a credit card or a loan  Buy insurance  Rent an apartment  Get a job

25 Review Your Credit Reports  Starting at age 18, order your reports at least once a year.  One FREE credit report from EACH credit bureau each year.  Call or go to

26 What to Look For  ACCOUNTS: Look for accounts you don’t recognize.  INQUIRIES: Look for “inquiries” you didn’t ask for.  PERSONAL INFORMATION: Look for addresses where you’ve never lived, other names, other other Social Security numbers.

27 What if you think you’re an ID theft victim?  Contact the California Office of Privacy Protection!