Identity Theft
Mickey Jo Zima
Identity Theft Defined:
It is the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identity information, usually for financial gain.
Protect Your Information.
-Keep your password private, tell no one.
-Use cookies
-Keep a "clean" email address
What Gets Stolen?
-Billing address- Credit cards- Bank account- Credit report- They can also take out loans in your name.
WHAT CAN THEY DO WITH IT?
-Spending spree- Drain accounts- Open new account
-Obtain government documents
-And get a cell phone (You will be paying for it)
If You Are a Victim:
Change:
-Credit cards- Bank account- Checking account
But tell the police and your bank, so they can help stop it.