By Austin Kellogg
DeterDetectDefend
1.RealReal 2.VirtualVirtual 3.FTCFTC
Real Main topics 1.What does the thief want 2.Where does the thief find these 3.How are they used 4.How can you defend yourself
What thief's want Your social security card Your driver’s license Your account numbers
Where does the thief find these Wallet Mailbox Glove compartment In your trash Talking to you
How are they used Thief’s use your credit cards Take out loans in your name Give your name if arrested Apply for a job under your name Change your mailing address
Defending yourself Wallet- don’t carry your social security card Credit cards- carry only one credit card -Don’t write your pin number on your card Mailbox- use a post office instead -Pick up mail ASAP!
Defending yourself continued… Glove compartment- remove personal documents Trash- Shred important documents You- don’t give out your personal information to any one
Virtual Main topics What thief’s want Where thief’s find these Defending yourself
What thief’s want 1.To get your information 2.Create a new identity with your information 3.Use it for there personal uses
Where to find these On your personal computer. Everything a thief needs is on your personal computer Accounts, credit card numbers exc.
How to defend Use unique passwords -Numbers and symbols Purchase anti-virus software Change password regularly Install a firewall
Deter Safeguard your information 1. shred important personal documents 2. protect your social security card 3. don’t give out your personal info 4. also don’t use obvious passwords
Detect Be on alert of: Bills that don’t arrive as expected Unexpected account statements Calls of purchases you didn’t make
Defend If you suspect your ID is stolen use these steps 1.Place a fraud alert on your credit reports 2.Close accounts that have been tampered with 3.File a police report 4.Report the theft to the FTC
Additional information on FTC consumer publications and ID Theft: what it’s all aboutFTC consumer publications ID Theft: what it’s all about ID Theft
In closing ID theft is a serious thing Please take these tips and information to help you
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