What You Need to Know About Identity Theft

Course Description:

If your identity is stolen, it can be a frightening experience. You could find yourself in this situation if, for example, your wallet was stolen, your Social Security number has been accessed, or you are notified that a company you deal with experienced a data breach and lost some of your personal data, such as your credit card information.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent identity theft. And, if your identity is stolen, there are also steps you can take to detect misuse that has already occurred and to prevent potential future misuse.

In this course, we are going to show you what identity theft all is about, how to prevent it, how to detect it, and what to do about it if you’re a victim.

Why “What You Need to Know About Identity Theft” Matters:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand what identity theft is.
• Recognize its effects.
• Prevent identity theft.
• Detect identity theft.
• Take effective action in the event of identity theft.

Key Points:

• Identity theft is a real and serious problem.
• You should take proper precautions to prevent identity theft.
• Make sure you know how to detect identity theft and what to do if it happens to you.
• Prompt and effective action in the event of identity theft can save you time, money, and headaches.