Preventing Identity Theft and Cyber Crime
Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime. Find out what identity theft is, how it happens, and steps you can take to reduce the risk. Discover ways to safeguard your personal information and what to do if your identity is stolen.
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Protecting Your Identity: What to Know, What to Do
What is identity theft? Identity theft: Someone steals your personal information Uses it without permission Can damage your finances, credit history and reputation
Texas Penal Code - PENAL 32.51. Let s Review the Statute
How does identity theft happen? Any ideas?
How does identity theft happen? Identity thieves will: steal information from trash or from a business skimming credit card or debit card phishing changing you address stealing your wallet or purse pretexting hacking
Reduce Your Risk Protect Your Personal Information. Protect your personal information in your own home. Guard your mail and trash from theft. Don t overshare on social networking sites.
Reduce Your Risk Be alert to online impersonators. Be wary of any unsolicited or unfamiliar emails requesting personal information. Make sure that personal information you are giving is being collected in a manner that will be secure. Pay attention to your bank and credit card statements and report any inconsistencies.
Reduce Your Risk Protect your computer. Use anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, and a firewall. Create strong passwords. Keep your computer s operating system, browser, and security up to date.
What to do if someone has stolen your identity? Act fast to limit the damage. Take these steps immediately.
Activity Break! Steal information from trash or from a business Skimming credit card or debit card Phishing Changing you address Stealing your wallet or purse Pretexting Hacking
What is cybercrime? Also called computer crime, cybercrime is a wide range of actions that involve computers and computer networks in criminal activities.
What are some examples? Identity Theft Stalking Spamming Denial Of Service Phishing Illegal downloading (Piracy) Transmission of obscene material
Identity Theft and Cybercrimes CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY? CRIMES AGAINST PEOPLE?
