4. Identity Theft Both Offline And Online It’s Not New Just Easier…

6. Identity Theft Online Just Got Easier… Fast & Slow Connections It Happens Here…

8. Monitor your credit card situation regularly. Beware of all requests for your personal information. Do not respond to unsolicited e-mails, links within e-mails, or pop-up ads. Never reveal personal information in e-mails, on instant messages, in profiles, on bulletin boards, or in chat rooms. Protect your computer from intrusions.

9. Shred all documents that you plan to throw away. Protect and store personal information at home. Don’t carry your social security card (unless absolutely necessary). Notify law enforcement if you see someone “dumpster diving.” Beware of “shoulder surfers.” Place a fraud alert on your credit.

10. Be Alert Check Your Credit Report www.AnnualCreditReport.com www.AnnualCreditReport.com call 1-877-322-8228 Missing Bills Credit Cards Review Financials www.ftc.gov/idtheft

11. Common Pitfalls

13. Don’t give out SS # or other personal information. Don’t respond to surveys or polls unless sure of source – and then only give generic information Weigh the importance of someone having your information Be careful about posting any personal information online and what you sign up for. Instruct family/employees regarding which information is ok to release online

14. Never Respond to Spam Use A Throw Away Address Use SpamCop – spamcop.net Don’t Forward Mail With Everyone’s Address Use screen name not email address for Ebay, Chat Rooms, etc.

15. Do business with reputable firms online. Use a credit card. Watch for “great deals” without anyway to contact them offline. When feasible verify by phone. Check your statements

16. Anti-Virus Software

17. Windows Protections

18. Windows Protections

19. Hardware Firewalls

20. Filtering

21. What if you are a victim?