Identity theft By Joey Pawoll

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Main Topics Real Virtual

Real What does the Identity thief wantWhat does the Identity thief want Where does the thief find these How are these used How to defend yourself

What does the identity thief want Social Security card Driver’s license Accounts numbers, PIN numbers and passwords

Where the thief finds these Wallet or purse Mail box Glove compartment Trash You

How are these used Uses credit cards to go on buying spree Open new accounts with your info Change mailing address Open a bank account Buy cars Wireless phone service in your name Drain your bank account File for bankruptcy Give your name to police when arrested

How you can defend yourself Wallet -Don’t carry your social security card Credit Cards –Don’t write your PIN on your card Mail –Pick up your incoming mail ASAP –Opt out of pre approved credit cards by calling 1 of these top credit agencies ( Equifax, Experian, and Transunion.)Equifax, Experian, and Transunion Personal info –Go through your car and remove all personal documents –Shred personal documents when done –Don’t give out personal info

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Virtual What does the virtual thief want Where does he find these things How you can defend yourself

What the thief wants To capture info To become you

Where does he find things Computer Cell phone PDA

How you can Defend yourself Use unique passwords Change passwords regularly Don’t “remember my password” option Use anti-virus software Install a firewall Beware of phishing Beware when using public kiosks

Stop ID Thief This power point listed ways to protect yourself. Don’t fall pray to online or real world id thief.

Deter Deter Identity thieves by safeguarding your information Protect your social security number. Don’t carry your social security number on a check. Never give out personal information unless you know who you are dealing with. Don’t click on links sent in unsolicited s.

Detect Be alert to signs that require immediate attention –Bills that do not arrive as expected –Unexpected credit cards –Denials of credit for no reason –Purchases you did not make

Defend Place a fraud alert on credit reports Close accounts File a police report Report the theft to the FTC –Ftc.gov/idtheft

Dailing up to internet Defense

More Info. ID Theft: What It’s all about Deter, Detect, Defend Brochure

Lock Your ID Down If you follow this guidelines, you’ll be fine.

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