https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt Made with panache en-us 2019-02-28 18:48:10 UTC 2019-02-28 19:18:22 UTC hello@padlet.com kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574428 The fraudulent acquisition and use of a persons private identifying information, usually for financial gain. ]]> 2019-02-28 18:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574428 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574510 Thieves usually attack the elderly and children when stealing information. 
This is because those two age groups likely have more money saved up in their accounts than a middle aged person might. ]]> 2019-02-28 18:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574510 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574631 Thieves can obtain person information by,

1. Dumpster diving
- When a thief goes through your scraps looking for your information on bills or tax forms

2. Simple Pick-pocketing
- When your wallet or purse is stolen to take any means of cash 

3. Skimming Debit or Credit Card Numbers
- When theives attach a fake card reader to an ATM machine, and steal your information and money without you knowing. ]]> 2019-02-28 18:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574631 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574744 What happens if you fall victim to identity theft?
+ Put a fraud alert on your credit reports

+ Contact your institution

+ File a police report

+ Protect your social security number]]> 2019-02-28 18:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574744 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574938 ! Mix up passwords 
! Stay weary of shady sites
! Regularly check your credit reports
! Protect documents with personal information
! Do not carry your social security number with you]]> 2019-02-28 18:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336574938 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575140 A scam where a thief sends an email to you claiming to be a legitimate organization to lure a victim into giving them their personal information, and then stealing their money]]> 2019-02-28 18:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575140 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575204 Thieves either send an email or set up a false website to make an unaware victim give them personal information to then have it stolen and used by a thief. ]]> 2019-02-28 18:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575204 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575432 ~ Be cautious 

~ Do not click links listed in the email message, and do not open a suspicious email

~ You can install a Phishing filter on your email application and web browser]]> 2019-02-28 18:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336575432 kyle_w_petersen https://padlet.com/kyle_w_petersen/i92qxbj5xlzt/wish/336586686 https://www.thoughtco.com/ways-identity-thieves-get-your-information-972208

https://www.cisecurity.org/daily-tip/protect-yourself-from-phishing-scams/

https://www.creditsesame.com/blog/credit/steps-take-immediately-victim-identity-theft/



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