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IDENTITY THEFT

By: Jessica Rodriguez

Info on Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the USA.

The number of cases nationwide in the past five years is 27.3 million.

So How Do They Get It?

Garbage CansE-mailsUnprotected on-

line purchasesStore clerks

Actions Of The Thieves

Credit Cards Loans Open accounts

under your name Criminal Records They can become

YOU!!!

What Happens To The Victims?

The problem is yours

Credit bureaus don’t help

Denial of loans Emotionally

distressed Personally Violated

Do’s

Shred all personal information

Close all unused accounts

Keep your ATM pin hidden

Check your credit report regularly

Update computer software, use a secure browser, and install firewall protection

Don’ts

Give personal info away

Carry your SSN in your wallet

Put your SSN on checks or other ways to identify you

New Law

A shredding law will soon be in effect

All employers must shred personal info

If not, you will be fined up to $1,000 per employee

What To Do

visit www.ftc.gov www.consumer.gov/i

dtheft.com

Resources

Articles from lexis nexis database UPI and Albuquerque Tribune www.machine-solution.com