Identity Theft
By: Kristin Hetto
Identity Theft- The fradulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.
Steps to Protect Your Information:
-Shred old documents
-Cut up old credit/debit cards
-Protect your PIN numbers
-Keep passwords private
-Be careful at an ATM
What Can Be Stolen?
-Social Security Number
-Bank account information
-Address
-Full name
-Birthdate
-Credit Card/Debit Card numbers
-Insurance information
What Can Thieves Do with your information?
-Open new bank accounts
-Use your money
-Open new credit cards
-Take out loans
-Get insurance
What if you're a victim?
-File a police report
-Put a fraud report on your credit file
-Freeze your credit
-Put stop payments on stolen checks
-Order your credit reports