Identity Theft
How to Stay Safe Online
Forms of Identity Theft
Here are a few examples...
Credit Cards
- When you buy something with a credit card you get a bill for it every month or so.
- When someone steals your credit card number they can buy things off of your name.
- Can you imagine getting a $30,000 bill?
Driver's License
- Driver's Licenses are needed for driving
- When someone gets a hold of your driver's license they can act as you and cause a lot of trouble.
Social Security
- Among the worst types of Identity Theft is Social Security.
- When someone gets your Social Security Number, they have access to pretty much everything in your life.
HOW TO STAY PROTECTED...
- HIDE SOCIAL SECURITY CARD IN A SAFE PLACE
- BE CAREFUL AND NEVER LET ANYONE SEE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY THAT SHOULDN'T
- DON'T LET PEOPLE SEE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBERS
- KEEP YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE IN A WALLET OR PURSE AND DON'T LOSE IT!
Everything is Private on Facebook and other Social Media Websites Right?
NO! Social media websites are open to the public half the time or at least to people who don't need to see your address and such. Do not post personal things to these websites such as your phone number, address, etc.