ID Theft : Who are the Victims?
I.D. Theft: Latest research shows that up to 6 million Brits believe they’ve been the victim of ID theft, and that the 18-29 year old age group are the main victims and perpetrators. The findings indicate that reported crime figures for identity theft are merely the tip of the ‘I.D Theft Iceberg’
In this interview, Martin Gill ( Professor of Criminology and an identity theft specialist.) reveals what makes us susceptible to I.D theft, and what steps we can take to avoid it.
Duration : 0:3:14
Tips to help …
Tips to help protect against identity theft: * Check credit card statements, bank documents and financial reports every month for unauthorized activity. * Protect Social Security numbers. Don’t carry Social Security cards in wallets or write the number on a check. * Don’t provide personal information over the phone or the internet. * Never click on links sent in unsolicited email messages. * Keep personal info. in a secure place at home. SPAM EMAILS = SCAM!!! Say NO to wire transfers! FTCcredit
Avoid scams
All …
Avoid scams
All spam emails/unsolicited phone calls/letters and faxes are
scams.
As a general rule – ANYTHING involving Western Union/money
gram = Scam.
If you sell stuff online.. Accept Cash or paypal only.
If you buy stuff online.. Use Paypal only.
Remember, if it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is! NEVER(ever) give out your personal
information to strangers online or offline! Do not click on a link embedded within any potentially suspicious email. Always be on
guard.
victim of ID theft …
victim of ID theft here… lost my purse in a movie theater… immediately canceled credit cards and put a fraud alert on my ssn! (only reason my ssn card was on me was because of recent employment…)
I am the first one …
I am the first one to comment. Therefore, I want to make this good. This video is very informative.