Identity Theft Statistics Identity Theft – “Fastest Growing Financial Crime in the United States.” (1) 9.3 million U.S. Adults were Victims of ID Theft.

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Identity Theft Statistics Identity Theft – “Fastest Growing Financial Crime in the United States.” (1) 9.3 million U.S. Adults were Victims of ID Theft in (2) Recovery time can take from – hours depending on severity $52.6 billion lost nationwide (1) FBI Financial Crimes Report to Public for May 2005 (Reporting FTC Survey) (2) Better Business Bureau/Javelin Strategy & Research 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report Lawrence Simon & Company, Inc.

1 in 23 compared with 1 in 130 for a car accident, 1 in 2,600 heart disease, and 1 in 5000 for violent crimes. What are your chances in being a victim of identity theft? Source: 2000 US Census,2004 BTS Report, 2004 FTC Survey Lawrence Simon & Company, Inc.

PRESENTATION OVERVIEW What is identity theft? How does identity theft happen? What can you do?  Deter  Detect  Defend Where can you learn more?

WHAT IS IDENTITY THEFT? It occurs when someone steals your personal information – e.g., credit card or Social Security number – and uses it fraudulently It can cost you time and money It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name

HOW DOES IDENTITY THEFT HAPPEN? Identity thieves may: Go through your trash or “dumpster dive” Steal your wallet or purse Steal your mail or submit a change of address form for your mail Use “phishing” or fake s to get you to provide personal information Steal personnel records from their employers

WHAT CAN YOU DO? DETER Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information DETECT Detect suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements DEFEND Defend against identity theft as soon as you suspect a problem

DETER identity thieves by safeguarding your information. Shred financial documents before discarding them Protect your Social Security number Don’t give out personal information unless you’re sure who you’re dealing with Don’t use obvious passwords Keep your information secure

DETECT suspicious activity by routinely monitoring your financial accounts and billing statements. Be alert  Mail or bills that don’t arrive  Denials of credit for no reason Inspect your credit report  Law entitles you to one free report a year from each nationwide credit reporting agencies if you ask for it  Online: by phone: ; or by mail: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box , Atlanta, GA Inspect your financial statements  Look for charges you didn’t make

DEFEND against identity theft as soon as you suspect a problem. Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports by calling any one of the three nationwide credit reporting companies:  Equifax:  Experian:  TransUnion:  Review reports carefully, looking for fraudulent activity Close accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently File a police report Contact the Federal Trade Commission

WHERE CAN YOU LEARN MORE? Online: ftc.gov/idtheft By phone: ID-THEFT By mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580