1. Warm Up What doWhat do –Tiger Woods – Rosie O’Donnell, –Steven Spielberg –Mel Gibson –Oprah Winfrey –Michael Jordan – Jennifer Lopez – Michael Vick –Whitney Houston –Paris Hilton –Patti LaBelle –George Lucas –other artists, musicians, sports figures and other famous people have in common?

2. Every single on e of them have been a victim of identity theft.Every single on e of them have been a victim of identity theft. If it can happen to them, it can happen to you !!!If it can happen to them, it can happen to you !!!

3. Identity Theft Take out a sheet of paperTake out a sheet of paper On one side mark a very large TOn one side mark a very large T On the other side mark a very large FOn the other side mark a very large F For every correct answer give yourself 5 ptsFor every correct answer give yourself 5 pts For every wrong answer, take away 5 pointsFor every wrong answer, take away 5 points Some answers will be A, B, C, or DSome answers will be A, B, C, or D –Work with me please!

4. Identity Theft True or False 1.There is a new victim of identity theft in the US about every 2 seconds.

5. Identity Theft True According to the Gartner study the 2009 victim population was at 20 million victims. That means every minute about 28 ½ people become a new victim of this crime, or a new victim in just over 2 seconds.According to the Gartner study the 2009 victim population was at 20 million victims. That means every minute about 28 ½ people become a new victim of this crime, or a new victim in just over 2 seconds.

6. Identity Theft True or False 2. The average time for fixing identity theft is about 175 hours.

7. Identity Theft True That is the average.That is the average. If it is a severe case it could take over 600 hours and years to fix.If it is a severe case it could take over 600 hours and years to fix. This class has been about 112 hours YTDThis class has been about 112 hours YTD Will have been about 138 hours totalWill have been about 138 hours total

8. Identity Theft True or FalseTrue or False 3. Most people do not discover they are victims of identity theft until they apply for a loan of one type or another

9. Identity Theft True By the time they discover they have been victims of ID theft, it is usually too late to secure the loan they have applied for.By the time they discover they have been victims of ID theft, it is usually too late to secure the loan they have applied for. There credit is destroyedThere credit is destroyed

10. Identity Theft 4. From the time a person discovers they have been a victim of ID theft, on average, it takes how long before they can get a loan? A. 1 week B. 1 Month C. 3 months D. 6 months or more

11. Identity Theft D. Almost 50% of the victims of ID theft have been dealing with the problem for 6 months or longerAlmost 50% of the victims of ID theft have been dealing with the problem for 6 months or longer

12. Identity Theft 5.What percentage of victims knew the thief? A.10% B.25% C.35% D.Over 40%

13. Identity Theft D Over 40%Over 40% In 2007, about 43% believed they knew the imposterIn 2007, about 43% believed they knew the imposter

14. Identity Theft 6.According to the Department of Justice, the number one crime in America is A.Drug trafficking B.Murder C.Identity Theft D.Bank Robbery

15. Identity Theft C. Identity theft Come on, we are looking at ID theft, this was not a trick question.Come on, we are looking at ID theft, this was not a trick question.

16. Identity Theft True or False 7. Your cell phone can place you at risk of identity theft.

17. Identity Theft True If you store personal information on your cell phone it can be phished just like your computer.If you store personal information on your cell phone it can be phished just like your computer. Got any junk test messages on your cell phone lately?Got any junk test messages on your cell phone lately?

18. Identity Theft 8.The number one ways college students become victims of identity theft is: A.Not destroying all credit card offers B.Dumpster diving C.Not shredding personal information D.Having a PC stolen or leaving it unattended E.Inside information from someone that works for the college

19. Identity Theft D Although all answers contribute to college students having their identity stolen, the theft of a laptop or leaving a PC or laptop unattended contributes the largest percentage.Although all answers contribute to college students having their identity stolen, the theft of a laptop or leaving a PC or laptop unattended contributes the largest percentage. Other ways it is stolenOther ways it is stolen –SS# used to post grades –Wallet or purse stolen – Grabbing information from the internet because you have poor security software –You fall for an internet offer “too good to be true”

20. Identity Theft True or False 9. Because you are not of legal age, you can not have your identity stolen.9. Because you are not of legal age, you can not have your identity stolen.

21. Identity Theft False Until you apply for credit, the credit bureaus have no clue how old you are.Until you apply for credit, the credit bureaus have no clue how old you are. Children a few days old have had their identity stolen.Children a few days old have had their identity stolen. Even people deceased have had their identity stolen.Even people deceased have had their identity stolen.

22. Why do you believe I have you doing the activity ofWhy do you believe I have you doing the activity of Applying for your credit report? Applying for your credit report?

23. Identity Theft True or False 10. The number one group targeted for identity theft is 29 and younger.

24. Identity Theft True Young people under the age of 29 years old have become the number one demographic target for identity thievesYoung people under the age of 29 years old have become the number one demographic target for identity thieves Young people comprise an estimated 31 percent of the some 10 million identity thefts annually throughout the country."Young people comprise an estimated 31 percent of the some 10 million identity thefts annually throughout the country."

25. Identity Theft Bonus: True or False Credit Card fraud and Identity theft are a bigger problem than counterfeiting US currency, which totals about $50 million per year.Credit Card fraud and Identity theft are a bigger problem than counterfeiting US currency, which totals about $50 million per year.

26. Identity Theft rue It is estimated to be 10 times larger than counterfeitingIt is estimated to be 10 times larger than counterfeiting That is about $50,000,000,000 (billion)That is about $50,000,000,000 (billion)

27. Teens' belief in their invincibility puts them at additional risk. According to the National Cybersecurity AllianceTeens' belief in their invincibility puts them at additional risk. According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 40 percent of Americans under 25 believe that they are more likely to be hit by lightning, audited by the IRS or win the lottery than be the victim of a computer security problem40 percent of Americans under 25 believe that they are more likely to be hit by lightning, audited by the IRS or win the lottery than be the victim of a computer security problem In reality, computer security breaches -- viruses, hacking and scams -- affect about 70 percent of computer users. In reality, computer security breaches -- viruses, hacking and scams -- affect about 70 percent of computer users.

28. Teen victims of identity theft are usually “attacked” by the following:Teen victims of identity theft are usually “attacked” by the following: RelativesRelatives RoommatesRoommates Other acquaintancesOther acquaintances Internet hackersInternet hackers

29. All information and statistics were obtained from the web sites listed on my web pageAll information and statistics were obtained from the web sites listed on my web page See the Identity Theft Information ResourceSee the Identity Theft Information Resource

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