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Identity Theft

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

IDENTITY THEFT

WRONGFULLY ACQUIRING AND USING SOMEONE'S PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, CREDIT, OR ACCOUNT INFO.

SKIMMING

DEVICE ATTACHED TO A CARD PROCESSOR TO STEAL CREDIT/DEBIT CARD INFORMATION.

HACKING

INFORMATION IS STOLEN BY BREAKING INTO A COMPUTER SYSTEM.

"DUMPSTER DIVING"

PERSONAL INFORMATION IS DISCARDED AND THEIFS REMOVE IT FROM THE TRASH.

WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS TO YOU

  • Contact credit card bureau
  • Close all accounts
  • File a police report
  • File a complaint with the FTC

HOW TO AVAOID IT

  • Contact post office and request vacation hold when unable to pick up mail.
  • Do not click on links found in pop-up ads.
  • Use privacy settings to restrict who can access personal information.