Protecting Your Personal Information by Skyla Geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho Feb. 28, 2019 ~ Skyla Geller en-us 2019-02-28 18:57:38 UTC 2024-08-05 00:38:47 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Identity Theft skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336581121 The use of someone else's identity, usually as a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name]]> 2019-02-28 19:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336581121 Age Groups Mostly Targeted skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336582411 Elderly people are mostly targeted because they almost always have a large amount of money saved up, for retirement, for example. Also they have had plenty of time to build up a good credit score, save money, etc.]]> 2019-02-28 19:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336582411 Ways Thieves Obtain Info skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336584222 There are 8 ways:
* Stealing
* Diverting Mail
* Dumpster Diving
* Skimming
* Phishing
* Pre-texting
* Spyware
* Hacking]]> 2019-02-28 19:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336584222 How Do You Protect Yourself skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336585754 Few ways to prevent identity theft:
* Don't carry important info such as social security cards, passports or birth certificates
* Don't give out passwords or important numbers such as your PIN number or social security number
* Never click on links from emails

]]> 2019-02-28 19:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336585754 skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336591094 2019-02-28 19:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336591094 What To Do If You Are A Victim of Identity Theft skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336591861 1. Act Immediately
2. Keep a detailed record of correspondence and phone records and follow up all communication with letters sent via certified mail
3. Contact the 3 major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, Trans Union) and request a free fraud alert
4. Close all accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently
5. File a police report with local police
6. File a complaint with the FTC]]> 2019-02-28 19:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336591861 What is Phishing skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336594919 The fraudulent practice of sending emails claiming to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers]]> 2019-02-28 19:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336594919 skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336596458 2019-02-28 19:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336596458 How Does Phishing Work skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336596553 Basically, thieves send ]]> 2019-02-28 19:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336596553 How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams skyla_n_geller https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336599787 1. Don’t click any of the links in the email! Open up your browser and go to the company's website yourself.]]> 2019-02-28 19:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/skyla_n_geller/ezlamf8tq2ho/wish/336599787