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What is identity theft?
Online criminal can steal the following
credit card information
financial information
License plate numbers
They try to be viewed as someone else. -
How does the predator start?
Look for exposed credit card information or
Look for bank account information -
What criminals use to steal identity
Online phishing, hack records, steal mail, steal checks, try to get ATM credit card information, and hack your e-mail. -
Why teens are more at risk for identity theft
Information is in student ID
Forgets to sign out of public computers
Leave lost items in a public area
Passwords are given away -
What can happen if your identity is stolen
Predator can set up a fake account an ruin your reputation.
Have access to all acounts and passwords
Purchase items online with debit or credit cards
Use medical care
Use passports -
Amount of people affected by identity theft
12.6 million people affected in 2012
Most victims are 16 or older -
What to do if your identity is stolen
Contact credit report agency
Contact your bank and insurance company
File a police report
Try to cancel any checks and all credit or debit cards
