Identity Theft Project by Dillon Garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl en-us 2019-02-27 19:50:03 UTC 2019-02-27 20:21:50 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What is Identity Theft? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336127584 the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.]]> 2019-02-27 19:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336127584 2. What age groups are mostly targeted for Identity Theft? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336127742 Young adults ages 18-24 are the most susceptible. This is because they misplace phones and wallets and give out their social security number unnecessarily.They also need to check their credit report often]]> 2019-02-27 19:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336127742 3. What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336132108 Thieves dumpster dive which is when look for credit card bills, bank statements, medical bills and insurance, and old financial forms.]]> 2019-02-27 20:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336132108 4. How do you protect yourself from identity theft? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336133080 Mix up your passwords. Never give out any personal information. Regularly check your credit reports. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336133080 5. What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336134046 Put fraud alert on your credit reports. Contact any institution directly affected. File a police report. Protect your social security number. ]]> 2019-02-27 20:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336134046 6. Define "phishing" dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336135167 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 20:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336135167 7. How does phishing work dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336136246 You email/message people and mimic as a bank, credit card company, and any other business to gather personal information.]]> 2019-02-27 20:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336136246 8. How do you protect yourself from phishing scams? dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336136886 Don't respond if it appears to be phishing communication. Do not click any links in an email. Don't enter any personal information in pop-up screens. Install a phishing filter on your email.]]> 2019-02-27 20:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336136886 Sources dillon_d_garske https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336138184 https://www.thoughtco.com/ways-identity-thieves-get-your-information-972208
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https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft/]]> 2019-02-27 20:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dillon_d_garske/fidqvdui4wnl/wish/336138184