Kayla Parcell

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Identity Theft

• By
• Kayla Parcell Katie Welch
• BATTLETOWN ELEMENTARY PRIMARY STLP

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Identity Theft

• is when a person uses your personal information
  to
• pretend to be you.

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Identity thieves use personal information such as

• Name Address Social Security Number Bank or
  Credit Card Number

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Why?

• By pretending to be you, criminals can apply for
  credit cards or bank loans.
• They get the money-
• you get the bill!

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Protect Yourself
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Mail

• Shred unwanted mail containing personal
  information.

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Telephone

• Never give personal information over the phone.
• Do not buy items from unknown companies who
  contact you by phone.

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Credit Cards

• Review monthly statements for unauthorized
  charges.
• Dont carry more than one credit card in your
  case wallet or purse is stolen.

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Bank Accounts

• Do not print your social security number or
  drivers license number on checks.
• Review your statement for unauthorized charges.

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QUIZ TIME!
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Identity theft is when a person uses your
personal information and.

• Gives it to police
• Pretends to be you
• Throws it away

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• B. Pretends to be you

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What kind of personal information do thieves use?

• Name
• Social Security Number
• Address
• All of the above

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• D. All of the above

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When a thief uses your information to get a
credit card, who pays the bill?

• Parents
• Thief
• You

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• C. You

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How do thieves get your information?

• A. Steal your purse or wallet
• B. Search your garbage
• C. Both A. and B.

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• C. Both A B

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How can you protect your credit card?

• Shred your card
• Close your bank account
• Review your statement

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• C. Review your statement

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• Thank You!

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Resources

• www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/credit/idtheft.htm
• www.oag.state-tx.us/consumer/idtheft.html
• www.vsdoj.gov/criminal/fraud/idtheft.html
• www.identitytheft.com
• www.state.ia.vs.government/ag