Identity Theft
Brooklyn Smith
Identity Theft -
When someone steals your identity. And most of your private information. Its when they act like you.
Steps a person can do to protect their personal information -
don't put your personal information online,
don't give anyone credit card or debit card.
don't give anyone your security number
What type of information is being stolen -
- Stolen wallet
- Mail theft
- Shoulder surfing
What identity thieves can do with your information -
- Spend your money
- Take your private information
- Rent an apartment
- Sell your stuff
- File for bunkrupcy
What a person should do if they are a victim of identity theft -
- Call the police
- Place a fraud alert
- Order your credit reports
- Create an identity theft report
- Flag your credit reports