Identity Theft Both Offline And Online It’s Not New Just Easier…
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Identity Theft
Both Offline
And Online
It’s Not New
Just Easier…
Identity Theft
Online Just Got Easier…
Fast & Slow Connections
It Happens Here…
Monitor your credit card situation regularly.
Beware of all requests for your personal information.
Do not respond to unsolicited e-mails, links within e-mails, or pop-up ads.
Never reveal personal information in e-mails, on instant messages, in profiles, on bulletin boards, or in chat rooms.
Protect your computer from intrusions.
Shred all documents that you plan to throw away.
Protect and store personal information at home.
Don’t carry your social security card (unless absolutely necessary).
Notify law enforcement if you see someone “dumpster diving.”
Beware of “shoulder surfers.”
Place a fraud alert on your credit.
Be Alert
Check Your Credit Report
www.AnnualCreditReport.com call 1-877-322-8228
Missing Bills
Credit Cards
Review Financials
www.ftc.gov/idtheft
Common Pitfalls
Don’t give out SS # or other personal information.
Don’t respond to surveys or polls unless sure of source – and then only give generic information
Weigh the importance of someone having your information
Be careful about posting any personal information online and what you sign up for.
Instruct family/employees regarding which information is ok to release online
Never Respond to Spam
Use A Throw Away Address
Use SpamCop – spamcop.net
Don’t Forward Mail With Everyone’s Address
Use screen name not email address for Ebay, Chat Rooms, etc.
Do business with reputable firms online.
Use a credit card.
Watch for “great deals” without anyway to contact them offline.
When feasible verify by phone.
Check your statements
Windows Protections
Windows Protections
Hardware Firewalls
What if you are a victim?
