Identity Theft Protection by Jacob Pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi en-us 2019-02-28 14:26:19 UTC 2019-02-28 14:47:31 UTC hello@padlet.com What Is Identity Theft? jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336406501 The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.]]> 2019-02-28 14:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336406501 Who's Mostly Affected jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336407883 Most infected are children and teens due to how vulnerable they are as well as they have a clean record so it would be easier for the thief to apply for credit cards and mortgages.]]> 2019-02-28 14:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336407883 How They Obtain Your Information jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336410326 They can obtain your information by stealing your mail, stealing your wallet or purse, phishing, and many more ways. ]]> 2019-02-28 14:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336410326 How To Protect Yourself From This jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336412822 One way of protecting yourself is by having multiple passwords. If someone were to find out your password then one thing would lead onto the next thing and it would just be plain out bad. Another way is to never give out personal information.]]> 2019-02-28 14:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336412822 What To Do If Your A Victim jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336415206 You can put a fraud alert on your credit reports, file a police report, and contact your bank.]]> 2019-02-28 14:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336415206 What Exactly Is Phishing jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336416108 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.]]> 2019-02-28 14:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336416108 How Does Phishing Work jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336416487 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.]]> 2019-02-28 14:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336416487 How To Protect Against Phishing jacob_w_pytel https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336417644 Try to block unknown emails and don't click on any suspicious links. Also try to not give away your email to unknown sites that may give it out to other companies or people.]]> 2019-02-28 14:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_w_pytel/ds8n7ne7zeqi/wish/336417644