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| An agency of the United States the enforces consumer protection. |
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| Someone purposely pretends to be you for his/her personal gain. Any misrepresentation in general. |
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| Using another persons name and personal information without their permission or consent for the purpose of stealing money or other ways benefiting themselves |
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| Name ways that your personal identity can be stolen. |
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| 1. Dumpster Diving 2. Skimming 3. Phishing 4. Changing you Address 5. Stealing 6.Pretexting 7.Hacking |
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| Name ways that you can protect your identity. |
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| 1. Monitor your billing statements and your bank statements each month 2. Use strong passwords 3. Enter your information only on secure sites 4. Shred your documents 5. Never give out personal information unless you began the contact with who you are dealing with. 6. Avoid cutting and pasting or clicking Web links from e-mails, unless you are certain it is a valid link 7. Don’t leave your out going mail in your home mailbox 8. Keep your social security card in a safe place. 9. Be careful when giving out your social security number 10. Avoid responding to promotions. 11. Keep your purse and wallet in a safe place. 12. Order copies of your credit report from time to time. |
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