My epic canvas by Ali Ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2019-02-27 19:52:23 UTC 2019-02-27 20:21:37 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Identity theft? ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336125330 Identity theft is the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.]]> 2019-02-27 19:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336125330 What age groups are mainly targeted? ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336126122  Young adults ages 18 to 24 are one of the groups most susceptible to identity theft. This is because thieves create a credit file on them and they often do not know.]]> 2019-02-27 19:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336126122 What ways can thieves obtain your personal information ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336127312 Identity thieves look for credit card bills, bank statements, medical bills and insurance, and old financial forms such as old tax forms.]]> 2019-02-27 19:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336127312 How do you protect yourself from identity theft? ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336131682 Mix up your passwords, stay away from shady websites and links, never give out personal information. Regularly check your credit reports.  Establish fraud alerts if needed.  Protect documents with personal information.]]> 2019-02-27 20:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336131682 What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336134435
  • Put a fraud alert on your credit reports.  Contact any institution directly affected. Contact the Federal Trade Commission, and File a police report.
    • ]]>     2019-02-27 20:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336134435     Define “phishing” ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336135154 Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Do not fall for these fake emails.]]> 2019-02-27 20:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336135154 How do you protect yourself from phishing scams? ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336135909 Be cautious about all communications you receive. If it appears to be a phishing communication, do not respond. Delete it. You can also forward it to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov.]]> 2019-02-27 20:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336135909 How does phishing work? ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336136529 Most people associate phishing with e-mail messages that spoof, or mimic, banks, credit card companies or other business like Amazon and eBay. These messages look authentic and attempt to get victims to reveal their personal information.]]> 2019-02-27 20:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336136529 Sources ali_a_ramadan https://padlet.com/ali_a_ramadan/4z83hyl6899r/wish/336137138 https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft
    http://www.idtheftcenter.org/
    https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/identity-theft/identity-theft-and-identity-fraud

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