Identity Theft Protection Plan by Aiden Kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i Made with no joy en-us 2019-02-27 19:48:57 UTC 2019-02-27 20:19:26 UTC hello@padlet.com What is identity theft aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336124744 Occurs when someone wrongfully acquires and uses a consumers personal identification, credit, or account information.]]> 2019-02-27 19:52:57 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336124744 Most targeted age group aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336128021 The people who are most targeted are people who are 65 and older due to their lack of knowledge and/or education. ]]> 2019-02-27 19:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336128021 How they obtain information aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336130291 Criminals normally use a lot of different methods to get personal information. Some of their methods are stealing, diverting mail, "dumpster diving', skimming, phishing, Pretexting, Spywere, and hacking. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336130291 How to protect yourself aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336132605 To be most safe, just be extra careful. You could only carry what is necessary, don't tell anyone your social security number, and avoid shady websites. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336132605 What to do if identity is stolen aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336134757 - Close all accounts that have been messed with
- File a police report
- File a complaint with the FTC ]]> 2019-02-27 20:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336134757 Phishing aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336136982 The official definition to phishing is the following: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.]]> 2019-02-27 20:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336136982 How does phishing work aiden_g_kemmann https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336137809 Phishing always involves email or some sort of technology. Just be extra safe. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_g_kemmann/8cda65epkx7i/wish/336137809