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
