Identity Theft. Inform Police and Postal Inspector Contact bank and ask to have account flagged Call credit card fraud units – Register a Fraud Alert/Victim.

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Identity Theft

Inform Police and Postal Inspector Contact bank and ask to have account flagged Call credit card fraud units – Register a Fraud Alert/Victim Impact statement – Ask crediter for contact before opening new account Call Federal Trade Commission

What Is Identity Theft?

Open credit cards Make purchases illegally Apply for loans Gain unauthorized acess to locations Take over financial accounts Establish services with phone or utility companies

Why Steal an Identity?

How Is Identity Theft Accomplished?

How Can Identity Be Protected?

What Steps Should Victims Follow?

Remove mail promptly, take out-going mail to post office Do not give personal information over phone Shred: – credit card applications – receipts – bills – financial documents

Acquiring someone’s identifying information and impersonating them for gain

– Name – Social Security Number – Credit Card Account Numbers – Mother’s Maiden Name – Date of Birth

Check washing Dumpster diving Male theft Check creation software Online information theft