Identity Theft Protection Plan by Katelyn Klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w By: Katie Klinn en-us 2019-02-27 19:44:15 UTC 2024-05-24 13:04:11 UTC hello@padlet.com What is identity theft? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336120287 The use of a person's private information. Usually for a financial benefit. ]]> 2019-02-27 19:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336120287 What age groups are mostly targeted for Identity Theft? Why? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336122741 Consumers usually between the ages of 40-69 years old.  They are reporting identity theft at higher rates. Probably because they don't check through their credit reports or other important statements. ]]> 2019-02-27 19:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336122741 What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336125611 There are various ways thieves can obtain your personal information
-  Debit or credit cards
-  Phishing 
- Data breaches ]]> 2019-02-27 19:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336125611 How do you protect yourself from identity theft? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336127897 - Staying away from shady websites
-  Don't give away your personal information
-  Establish fraud alerts
- Check you credit reports regularly ]]> 2019-02-27 19:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336127897 What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336129743 - Contact your credit card issuer
-  File a police report
-  Protect your social security number 
- Contact Federal Trade Commission (FTC)]]> 2019-02-27 20:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336129743 Define “phishing” katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336132209 Identity thieves sends an email claiming to be a legitimate organization, government or bank. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336132209 How does phishing work? katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336134520 Usually there is a link that will make you fill out your personal information. This traps victims into filling out their personal information because to looks like a well trusted organization. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336134520 How do you protect yourself from phishing scams katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336135045 -  Be cautious of the emails you receive
-  Don't enter personal information in a pop-up screen 

]]> 2019-02-27 20:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336135045 Sources katelyn_e_klinn https://padlet.com/katelyn_e_klinn/ds73ld8uw6w/wish/336135785 - https://www.cisecurity.org/daily-tip/protect-yourself-from-phishing-scams/ 
-https://www.thoughtco.com/ways-identity-thieves-get-your-information-972208 
-https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/credit/steps-take-immediately-victim-identity-theft/
- https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft/
-http://www.fami.com/who-is-most-vulnerable-to-identity-theft
-https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-identity-theft/

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