Cyber Identity Theft

HOUSTON 8: “Big Brother is Watching You, Pt II The Holidays and Identity Theft”, Episode 131

At this time of year we tend to rush around from place to place trying to get our holiday shopping done, often not realizing the many clues we leave behind about who we are, where we live, and what we desire. What can we do to preserve our identity, our money and our personal security? Ernie Manouse talks with guests: Dennis Adams, Ph.D, University of Houston; Christopher Bronk, Ph.D, Baker Institute, Rice University; and Officer Jacob Webb, Houston Police Department; about identity theft, and the tools and techniques used to commit this very common crime. http://www.houstonpbs.org

Duration : 0:26:47

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Cyber Monday Spending Plan – NBC 6 CYBER MONDAY

*More consumers are shopping online, and Cyber Monday may offer some great holiday deals. NBC 6 News interviews Howard Dvorkin, founder of Consolidated Credit (http://www.consolidatedcredit.org) about identity theft and setting up a spending plan.

Duration : 0:5:28

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