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Understanding Identity Theft: Facts, Prevention, and Reporting

Identity theft, a serious crime where someone steals personal information for financial gain, has seen a 44% decline since 2004, affecting 11.6 million Americans in 2011. Thieves exploit unsecured internet connections, neglected documents, and social engineering tactics to commit this crime. Protect yourself by avoiding public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions, shredding personal documents, and being cautious with your information online. If you fall victim, report the theft immediately to your card issuer, credit agencies, and file a police report.

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Understanding Identity Theft: Facts, Prevention, and Reporting

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  1. Identity Theft http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0a6yo2ya3Q&s_kwcid=TC|22609|identity%20theft||S|b|10863933243

  2. The Facts • Since 2004, identity theft has decreased by 44% • In 2011, only 11.6 million Americans had their identity stolen……………………..

  3. What is it? • a form of stealing someone's identity typically in order to access resources or obtain credit and other benefits in that person's name How is it done? • Through the internet (unsecure server), not logging out on a public computer, not shredding documents (bills, etc.), through phone conversations, leaving pay stubs or banking receipts around http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/crime/identity-theft-through-social-media

  4. How can we protect ourselves from ID theft? • NEVER: • use non-secure internet (free wifi) for anything other than browsing or researching • put your full birthdate on a *sn site • Forget to log off public computers • Give your birthday, full name and/or ss# over the phone, internet, mail • ALWAYS: • Shred documents with personal info • Cut up old credit/debit cards and disperse in different receptacles *sn= social networking

  5. How do we report ID theft? • IMMEDIATELY contact issuer of IDs/ cards stolen • Contact a credit agency: TransUnion, Experion, Equifax • Close any fraudulent accounts • File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission • File a police report

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