I just got a call from by bank saying about purchases i didn't do
What is Identity theft?
What is Identity theft?
So identity theft is someone takes your personal information and use it to commit fraud or other crimes
Yes they are: Deter,Detect, and Defend
yep, thefts use dumpster diving, skimming, phishing, hacking, or stealing
so, are there methods to avoid identity theft?
oh god, so someone acting as me
Deter
You deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information
shredding financial documents, protecting your SSN, watching for fishy links are some ways
ah, alright
so what is Deter?
Detect
yep, you detect suspicious activities by routinely your financial accounts and billing statement
bills don't arrive when expected, unexpected credit card or account statement, unexpected denial of credit, or for you calls or letter about unknown purchases
next step, Detect
Defend
you are correct, you defend against Identity theft as soon as you detect it
Placing a fraud on credit reports, contact the security or fraud departments of every account involved, file a police report, and report the theft to the TFC are some steps
and finally, Defend
Taking action
no problem, long as we on for pizza and you pay for it
haha you on!
well thanks for the advice, I have for defend this now
The call was the detect for me
exactly, you got it now
alrightly, you deter by protecting information, detect by watch for any changes, and defend when you find it, got it