Identity theft protection project by Kaela https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23 Made with fortitude en-us 2018-10-01 13:04:49 UTC 2024-10-01 02:21:31 UTC hello@padlet.com 8. How do you protect yourself from phishing scams? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288072996 - Know what to look for, how to spot out a fake website. 
- Examine messages closely, don't click on any links.

]]> 2018-10-02 12:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288072996 7. How does phishing work? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073045 The email will send victims to a fake website that is designed to look like the real business or agency. ]]> 2018-10-02 12:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073045 6. Define "phishing" kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073129 Phishing is a scam in which the thief sends an email claiming to be a real organization to lure the victim into sending personal information (like a bank account number). ]]> 2018-10-02 12:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073129 5. What do you do if you fall victim to identity theft? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073236 1. Call the financial institutions to alert them of the problem and request the account to be locked or closed.
2. Scan bank statements for any unauthorized charges. 
3. Review your credit reports.
4. File a report with the FTC, contact local police, and adjust your account settings. ]]> 2018-10-02 12:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073236 4. How do you protect yourself from identity theft kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073338 - Make strong passwords, and mix them up from time-to-time.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious-looking links.
- Don't give out personal information on a phone call.
- Protect documents with personal information on them. ]]> 2018-10-02 12:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073338 3. What ways can thieves obtain your personal information? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073473 1. Stealing your mail, wallet, or purse. 
2. Dumpster Diving
3. Skimming debit or credit cards
4. Phishing
5. Obtaining of your credit report
]]> 2018-10-02 12:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073473 2. What age groups are mostly targeted for Identity Theft? Why? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073602 - The elderly, aged 65+, since they're more vulnerable to scams.
- College students, 18-24. Young people who use credit cards are at an increased risk since they may not know how to protect their information.
- Young children because when they're 5 months old, they're not monitoring their credit reports regularly. ]]> 2018-10-02 12:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073602 1. What is Identity Theft? kaela_j_belknap https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073759 The illegal use of someone else's personal information to get money or credit. ]]> 2018-10-02 12:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaela_j_belknap/q5vejkyh2h23/wish/288073759