identify theft infographic
julien ilarraza
the fraudulent acquisition and use of a persons private identifying information for financial gain. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prepaid-wireless-guide.com%2Fimages%2Fidentity-theft-in-america.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prepaid-wireless-guide.com%2Fdefine-identity-theft.html&docid=pTgvM5DmP1UkuM&tbnid=Ahs8gDFb4ubsJM%3A&w=432&h=320&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwjwlqqgyNjPAhWDPj4KHW5lCxoQMwgeKAEwAQ&iact=mrc&uact=8
get idenity theft protection
invest in a protection to lower your exposure to identify theft threats and remove all finacial liability and idenity. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Frv-wp%2Fidentitytheftprotectionorg%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2FLifeLock-logo.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.identitytheftprotection.org%2Fidentity-theft-protection-services.html&docid=9QQrPxvhVi-S9M&tbnid=G-bCJWBEhqE-JM%3A&w=1740&h=428&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwi6-vDPydjPAhWJ8z4KHVZHCe4QMwg6KAgwCA&iact=mrc&uact=8
keep your information confidential
only trust your personal identifying information with certain people such as your bank and credit card companies. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdreamovalasks.files.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F04%2Fcomputer-security-251x300.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fdreamovalasks.wordpress.com%2F2013%2F04%2F16%2Fhow-can-you-keep-yourself-and-your-information-safe-online%2F&docid=81lBZ283aku2QM&tbnid=Ce3LZwgAq8VgTM%3A&w=251&h=300&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwjYysq9hdvPAhUCw4MKHfchA8IQMwgdKAAwAA&iact=mrc&uact=8
make sure your mail is safe
consider getting a PO box to prevent mail stealing. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.duocircle.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F03%2F8162719_s.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.duocircle.com%2Fblog%2Fensuring-email-privacy-security%2F&docid=tYnjoCO0C7Z_KM&tbnid=BlxVAD3oNQVasM%3A&w=450&h=338&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwj6t42ehtvPAhXm6oMKHVNFB1YQMwhQKCgwKA&iact=mrc&uact=8
be carfule while shopping online
pay with an online wallet or paypal to reduce credit card fraud. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhigritblog.files.wordpress.com%2F2016%2F07%2Fonline-shopping-1.jpg%3Fw%3D840&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fhigritblog.wordpress.com%2F2016%2F07%2F20%2Fhow-to-be-careful-when-shopping-online%2F&docid=lkC_cLj9NZylUM&tbnid=Tg3xR7skFdsQtM%3A&w=805&h=604&itg=1&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwiX3Pz9htvPAhUH8IMKHS5lBdIQMwgeKAEwAQ&iact=mrc&uact=8
limit your card use during travels
its best to reduce using your credit card outside of the united states and stick to paying with cash. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fd3dqioy2sca31t.cloudfront.net%2FProjects%2Fcms%2Fproduction%2F000%2F016%2F455%2Flarge%2F49dee66c6dede523ba729d0e2339bc40%2Fgetting-cash-atm.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ricksteves.com%2Ftravel-tips%2Fmoney%2Fbank-card-precautions&docid=wIouY-beWs1T-M&tbnid=LamAMn8iAOXTXM%3A&w=600&h=900&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwjcv4zoh9vPAhUF2oMKHWEDCzMQMwglKAgwCA&iact=mrc&uact=8
teach your kids to stay safe
teach your kids to keep there idenity safe. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.hubspot.net%2Fhubfs%2F486579%2FIMG-International-Childrens-Day-EN.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fhackermedicine.com%2Fon-childrens-day-teach-your-kids-how-to-stay-safe-online%2F&docid=Ouy9DBpC6Zh1OM&tbnid=xTlLk0Wzq1RhTM%3A&w=1800&h=900&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwiUw42piNvPAhVipIMKHaZkDUAQMwgfKAIwAg&iact=mrc&uact=8
follow dorm safety advice
avoid co-signing and sharing credit card with room mate. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Famericansecuritytoday.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2F399965-INFO.jpeg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Famericansecuritytoday.com%2Fback-school-safety-tips-dorm-room-learn-video%2F&docid=wbFfXuk1npToTM&tbnid=RPVV1re7v9IYSM%3A&w=1600&h=1200&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwjW49nuiNvPAhXoxYMKHVP0CyQQMwgeKAEwAQ&iact=mrc&uact=8
dispose of personal documents
burn or shred any sensative personal documents when not needed anymore. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.thrfun.com%2Fimg%2F021%2F032%2Fdisposing_papers_l1.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thriftyfun.com%2FDisposing-of-Important-Papers.html&docid=Obuy-EKy0KIYUM&tbnid=aKkiZrqmyjE7WM%3A&w=424&h=283&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwjR-NvNidvPAhUC7oMKHcqoBeYQMwgqKA0wDQ&iact=mrc&uact=8
be careful on public wireless networks
create backup for your wallet
make it easy to stop a thief from defrauding your credit and idenity. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F08%2Fblockchain-wallet-backup-infographic.png&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.bitcoin.com%2Fimportant-backup-bitcoin-wallet-recovery-phrase-infographic%2F&docid=wvwpHblam7PICM&tbnid=qF1hTynDlBd1xM%3A&w=797&h=649&safe=active&bih=743&biw=1536&ved=0ahUKEwiDlIaFi9vPAhXk64MKHWUUDNgQMwgsKA8wDw&iact=mrc&uact=8