https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks Emma Konie en-us 2019-02-28 18:50:49 UTC 2023-03-11 10:30:11 UTC hello@padlet.com emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336575739 Identity theft occurs when somebody wrongfully aquires and uses a consumer's person identification, credit, or account information.]]> 2019-02-28 18:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336575739 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336576696 This is because the elderly have a lot of savings in their account for their retirement. Also, children are not as knowledgable on how to prevent identity theft and what to do when they become a victim of identity theft.]]> 2019-02-28 18:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336576696 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336579454 - stealing/pick pocketing
- diverting mail
- dumpster diving
- skimming
- phishing
- pretexting
- spyware/hacking]]> 2019-02-28 18:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336579454 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336580713 - Only carry what is necessary in your purse
- memorize your PIN number
- avoid giving out your account over email
- deposit your mail in secure post office collecting boxes
- use passwords that are combinations of numbers, symbols, and letters
- do not clink on links found in pop-up ads
- never post your full name, social security number, card or bank information, address, or phone number
- order a credit report from an agency every 4 months]]> 2019-02-28 18:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336580713 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336583346 1. Act immediately 
2. File a police report with your local police
3. Contact the 3 major credit bureaus and request a free fraud alert be added to your credit report
4. Close all of your accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently
5. File a complaint with the FTC]]> 2019-02-28 19:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336583346 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336585256 The fraudulent practice of sending emails pretending to be from reputable companies in order to obtain individual's personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.]]> 2019-02-28 19:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336585256 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336588329 1. The phishers decide what kind of business to target depending on what they want.
2. Phishers create a website page, email, or phone call that instructs the person to reveal their personal information
3. Sometimes the links in the emails can place a virus into your computer.
4. The phishers record the information and use it to make illegal purchases or commit fraud.]]> 2019-02-28 19:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336588329 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336591576 1. If you received an email from your bank that requires you to enter personal information, call your bank immediately and ask them if they sent it.
2. Do no click on links in emails from banks or companies you do not work with or know about.
3. Install an Anti-Phishing Toolbar
4. Use firewalls]]> 2019-02-28 19:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336591576 emma_j_konie https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336593217 http://www.phishing.org/10-ways-to-avoid-phishing-scams

https://computer.howstuffworks.com/phishing.htm

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft]]> 2019-02-28 19:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emma_j_konie/lbsyvsn8daks/wish/336593217