Identity Theft by Aiden Pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5 en-us 2018-10-03 17:10:08 UTC 2018-10-03 17:45:40 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Identity Theft? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288774453 Identity theft is the use of someone else's identity, usually a method to gain a financial advantage or obtain credit and other benefits in the other person's name, and perhaps to the other person's disadvantage or loss.]]> 2018-10-03 17:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288774453 What age groups are most targeted?Why? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288776863 The elderly are the most targeted specifically people that are 65 and older because it is easier to trick them into thinking things are real and not fake. ]]> 2018-10-03 17:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288776863 What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288779528 -Some thieves will take things straight out of your mail boxes
-Dumpster diving
-Some put these things in ATM's so when you put your card in it will steal your info
-Thieves also have scanners where when they walk by you they can scan your card info through your wallet]]> 2018-10-03 17:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288779528 Sources aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288781410 -https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-identity-theft/
-https://www.bankatunited.com/Security-Center/How-Do-Thieves-Steal-An-Identity
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http://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing]]> 2018-10-03 17:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288781410 How do you protect yourself from identity theft? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288784505 -Mix up passwords
-Stay away from shady websites and links
-Never give out personal information
-Regularly check your credit reports ]]> 2018-10-03 17:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288784505 What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288786301 Call a financial institution to alert them of the problem and request the account to be locked or closed. Also check your credit reports for any mystery accounts]]> 2018-10-03 17:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288786301 What is Phishing? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288789714 When someone tries to steal your personal information from a fake electronic ad or fake number to call.]]> 2018-10-03 17:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288789714 How does Phishing Work? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288791046 The thieves will put up a fake ad on your computer like call this number to fix your computer or they will have this ad that requires you to put in your personal information]]> 2018-10-03 17:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288791046 How do you protect yourself from phishing scams? aiden_n_pavoris https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288792884 -Be wary of threats and urgent deadlines
-Browse securely with HTTPs
-Watch out for shortened links]]> 2018-10-03 17:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aiden_n_pavoris/g2ljfcknl4x5/wish/288792884