My stellar wall by Morayo Bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x Made with a stroke of good luck en-us 2019-02-27 19:45:25 UTC 2025-12-17 18:00:47 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Identity Theft? morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336122372 the use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.]]> 2019-02-27 19:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336122372 What age groups are mostly targeted for Identity Theft? Why? morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336125980 18- 24 because they may not understand how to protect their information adequately.]]> 2019-02-27 19:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336125980 What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336128848 credit card bills
bank statements
madical bills
insurance

]]> 2019-02-27 19:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336128848 How do you protect yourself from identity theft? morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336129064
  • Go "All in" on Using Passwords
  • Mix up Your Passwords
  • Stay Away From Shady Websites and Links
  • Never Give Out Personal Information
  • Regularly Check Your Credit Reports
  • Establish Fraud Alerts if Needed
  • Protect Documents With Personal Information
  • Limit Your Exposure.

    • ]]>     2019-02-27 20:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336129064     What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft? morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336130804
  • Put a fraud alert on your credit reports
  • Contact any institution directly affected
  • Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • File a police report
  • Protect your Social Security number
  • Contact the Post Office

    • ]]>     2019-02-27 20:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336130804     sources morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336131055 1.  https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/identity%20theft
    2.https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft/
    3 https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/credit/steps-take-immediately-victim-identity-theft/
    4. http://www.phishing.org/what-is-phishing
    5.https://computer.howstuffworks.com/phishing.htm
    6.https://www.cisecurity.org/daily-tip/protect-yourself-from-phishing-scams/]]>     2019-02-27 20:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336131055     Define “phishing” morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336132968 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 20:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336132968 How does phishing work morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336133598 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.]]> 2019-02-27 20:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336133598 How do you protect yourself from phishing scams morayo_a_bello https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336134541 1. Be cautious about all communications you revive 
    2. Do not click on any links listed in the email message
    3. Do not enter personal information in a pop-up screen
    4. Install a phishing filter on your email application and also on your web browser. ]]>     2019-02-27 20:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/morayo_a_bello/gl2743j5l58x/wish/336134541