https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e by: Kathy Cormier and Michelle Giles en-us 2018-04-14 00:41:20 UTC 2025-04-10 14:35:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/251750019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=xCqcDF_VJno
This video describes tips for identifying and the prevention of identity theft.  The content involves a Q & A on identity theft with Jeffery Schwartz of Consolidated Credit Counselling Services of Canada. The basis of the Q & A is to identify how bad the situation is, what can be done, what is being done, as well as tips on prevention.  The video also talks about the services available to us, such as credit monitoring services and insurances. 

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This is a short video clip by Credit Karma, which is a pun on "identity theft".  It show’s an (implied) American on a mouse explaining how easy it is to “steal” a Canadian’s identity.  This is actually a marketing video promoting the free services of Credit Karma, but we feel it hits the mark in terms of how vulnerable our identities are and how simple it can be to fall victim to identity theft.

]]> 2018-04-14 00:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/251750194 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252323816 by: Katherine Cormier and Michelle Giles]]> 2018-04-16 19:40:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252323816 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252324556 Welcome to our wall, we hope you enjoy the content.  Our goal is to educate and provide relevant information on what Identity Theft is and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of it.  Thank you for stopping by!]]> 2018-04-16 19:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252324556 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252326703 http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams-fraudes/id-theft-vol-eng.htm
We chose this website because of the amazing content and detail it provides.  This site, which is from the Government of Canada is an excellent source of information for identity theft. You will find tips on very important subjects, such as avoidance and contact information, should you become a victim. In addition, as it is from the Government of Canada, we can rest assured that the information provided is accurate and credible.  Also found on this website are links and very informative videos, relevant to the topic.]]> 2018-04-16 19:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252326703 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252335469 http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Another wonderful resource provided by CAFC (Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre).  The CAFC is the central agency in Canada that investigates and handles complaints surrounding fraudulent and suspicious activity.  Some of the things investigated by CAFC include, mass marketing fraud, (for example telemarketing scams), advance fee fraud (for example Arabian Prince needs money), internet fraud and of course identity theft.  It also contains links with current news articles on identity theft and criminal cases surrounding fraud.   ]]> 2018-04-16 20:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252335469 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252348513 https://www.rbc.com/privacysecurity/ca/identity-theft.html
This is website is from RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) and we feel is a great resource, as the information provided not only credible, but very relevant. Banking is becoming more and more digital and more and more consumers are choosing online banking vs. tellers and traditional check books.  On this site, you will find information such as, what is “Identity Theft” and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.  ]]> 2018-04-16 21:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252348513 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252355233 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=NS5HgQJkRRw
Our worst nightmare, to say the least!  This is a news clip from CTV News about an Ontario family who have become victims of title fraud and lost their home as a result.  Although unimaginable, these things are real, and it can happen to anyone!  We chose this video to drive home that message "IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE"!!!  Identity theft and fraud is much more than and inconvenience, it can cause you to lose everything.]]> 2018-04-16 21:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252355233 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364036 http://whatsyourtech.ca/2018/04/13/facebooks-data-privacy-scandal-extends-to-canada-600k-users-10-years-and-counting/
In the recent Facebook data breach scandal, over 600,000 Canadians had their data "improperly shared", while the United States seen over 70 million users affected.  These numbers are staggering to say the least and makes us wonder just how accurate they really are.  Is it much worse than being reported?  Just proof of how vulnerable our privacy has become in social media. ]]> 2018-04-16 22:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364036 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364463 http://www.canadapolicereport.ca/tag/identity-theft/
This picture was taken from a police report article on identity theft.  We feel it's thought provoking and it grabbed our attention right away while doing our research.  The case involved the arrest of a male and female who were stopped by Sylvan Lake RCMP and were found with a large quantity of stolen identification.]]> 2018-04-16 23:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364463 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364521 http://toronto.citynews.ca/2015/03/10/ontario-introduces-new-polymer-birth-certificates/
In 2015 the Ontario Government introduced the new polymer birth certificate. This document was designed as just another measure to assist in combatting identity theft. The added security is a welcomed start.]]> 2018-04-16 23:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252364521 dnkcormier https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252381025 2018-04-17 00:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dnkcormier/dw91m1oha59e/wish/252381025