Identity Theft by Michael Moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8 Made with fortitude. en-us 2018-10-03 17:09:42 UTC 2026-01-21 18:24:59 UTC hello@padlet.com What age groups are targeted for Identity Theft? Why? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288776450 The elderly are targeted because they don't know much about technology and it is all new to them.]]> 2018-10-03 17:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288776450 What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288776862 Stealing, diverting mail, dumpster diving, skimming, phishing, pre-texting, spyware, hacking]]> 2018-10-03 17:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288776862 How do you protect yourself from identity theft? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288777864 Only carry what is necessary in your wallets and purses, memorize the PIN number and don't make it easy numbers, shred up credit card offers, shred bills and other things with your name, keep username and passwords secret, verify the source of all the callers, only use secure websites, be careful with pop-up messages, never post things that carry your personal information, keep SSN secret, immediately report wrong information on important credit reports always ASAP.]]> 2018-10-03 17:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288777864 What is Identity Theft? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288779772 Identity Theft occurs when someone wrongfully acquires and uses a consumer's personal identification, credit, or account information.]]> 2018-10-03 17:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288779772 What do you do if you fall victim to identify theft? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781335 Close all accounts that are suspect to thief usage. Make sure you are paying attention to your account and the transactions of open accounts. ]]> 2018-10-03 17:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781335 Define "phishing" michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781476 "Phishing" is a way of trying to scam customers through email.]]> 2018-10-03 17:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781476 How does phishing work? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781713 These scams are email scams that come from scammers. They act like they are your financial company and they try to get you to expose your personal information so they can use that to get into your accounts.]]> 2018-10-03 17:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781713 How do you protect yourself from phishing scams? michael_p_moise https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781885 You can keep yourself secure by keeping your username, passwords, and phone numbers secure. Try not to express your phone number to everyone. You can also make sure you have good passwords that only YOU know. You should not let everyone you know or even trust know your passwords.]]> 2018-10-03 17:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/michael_p_moise/nfzujpq2cme8/wish/288781885