identity theft
by Claudia Molina
identity theft
identity theft can be prevented by being careful and cautious of personal information, follow these tips and information to protect yourself.
how often does it occur?
identity theft occurs every 2 seconds
who's at risk
everyone, even children, they are targeted 35 times more than adults.
passwords
creating strong passwords can help prevent theft, changing them often and using different ones can also help!
social media risks
be careful what you share on social media! people can use birthdays, pet names, and high school names to steal identities.
protect mail!
hackers can also search through thrown away mail so make sure your shredding bills and papers that have personal information.
hackers can also get information was going into someones email account. Be sure to also not respond to unsolicited emails.
home computers
install firewalls and virus detectors to home computers to protect your information.
online shopping
make sure when making purchases online you are using trusted websites, paying attention to lock icons ect.
don't loose wallet/purse
never leaving your wallet or bag unattended as well as wearing your bag across your body over just over your shoulder is all ways you can protect yourself.
get protection
subscribing to services like lifelock can help protect you from identity theft, catching it before it happens.