1. identity theft By: Marlooens Lafleur &

2. Identity theft is an illegal activity. Identity theft is an illegal activity. that occurs when someone uses another person's name, social security number or any other personal information for themselves. that occurs when someone uses another person's name, social security number or any other personal information for themselves.

3. Unbelievable True story about Identity Theft Stories. Linda went to work for Barry in July of 1997. As part of the requirements for the job Barry asked Linda for her social security number, and a copy of her drivers license. One week after Linda started working Barry got a cell phone using Linda's personal information. Barry then went on to apply for credit cards in Linda's name. Barry used these credit cards and the cell phone for 5 months before Linda became aware of it.

4. the identity thief just kept using the person identity over 1 1/2 years to obtain over $50,000 of goods and services. The thief bought a truck in the victims name, got a drivers license in the victims name, rented apartments in the victims name, smuggled 3,000 pounds of marijuana in the victims name, etc.. the identity thief just kept using the person identity over 1 1/2 years to obtain over $50,000 of goods and services. The thief bought a truck in the victims name, got a drivers license in the victims name, rented apartments in the victims name, smuggled 3,000 pounds of marijuana in the victims name, etc..

5. Be aware when your bills usually arrive every month and check them over carefully. Thieves can steal your credit card statements and this popular type of identity theft has been around for decades Be aware when your bills usually arrive every month and check them over carefully. Thieves can steal your credit card statements and this popular type of identity theft has been around for decades Prevent Identity Theft

6. Example Check your credit report from all 3 major credit bureaus at least once a year and look to see that everything is accurate. If you find error, dispute immediately for protection against identity theft Check your credit report from all 3 major credit bureaus at least once a year and look to see that everything is accurate. If you find an error, dispute immediately for protection against identity theft

7. Never give personal information to people over the phone, on the internet, or through the mail. Keeping your personal information private is one of the best ways to prevent identity theft Example

8. Conclusion Conclusion Identity theft is a very serious matter. It can end up with huge fines and several years in prison. You should report any suspected identity theft to the local authorities immediately. So don’t do it dude!!!!!!!! Identity theft is a very serious matter. It can end up with huge fines and several years in prison. You should report any suspected identity theft to the local authorities immediately. So don’t do it dude!!!!!!!!

9. final The end Thank you for listening……