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Identity Theft

Identity Theft. Paul Larned Larned & Associates, LLC Ann Arbor, Mi 734.646.4419. What is Identity Theft?.

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Identity Theft

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  1. Identity Theft Paul Larned Larned & Associates, LLC Ann Arbor, Mi 734.646.4419

  2. What is Identity Theft? “Identity theft occurs when someone possesses or uses your name, address, Social Security number, bank or credit card number, or other identifying information without your knowledge with the intent to commit fraud or other crimes.” -Federal Trade Commission

  3. Victims • #1 consumer complaint and fastest rising crime • Those with incomes over $75,000 were twice as likely to become victims as those under $50,000 • 300 to 600 hours to correct the damage • 23% spend up to a year • Victims lose on average over $1600 out of pocket • 47% have problems qualifying for a new loan • 9.9 million Americans victims in 2008 • Women 26% more likely to be a victim

  4. Offenders and Methods • 50% of cases involve an organization’s employee • A purchase in a store, over the phone or online • Information stolen in your home by a relative, friend and in-home employee • “Shoulder surfing” at an ATM or a store • Data breach from a organization • A lost or stolen wallet, checkbook or credit card • Emails, calls or texts pretending to be a trusted source

  5. Types of Identity Theft • Character/criminal identity theft • Social Security Number identity theft • Driver’s license identity theft • Credit/financial identity theft • Medical identity theft • Synthetic identity theft

  6. Some Things You Can Do • PRAY • Use a locked mailbox • Shred sensitive documents • Ask why they need your personal data • Don’t let your credit/bank card out of your sight • Use complicated passwords and PIN numbers • Learn about identity protection services • Monitor your accounts regularly-online is best

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