Protecting against Identity Theft
Adam Levin, author of "Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves," discusses ways to protect against and deal with identity theft.
Description
Adam Levin, author of "Swiped: How to Protect Yourself in a World Full of Scammers, Phishers, and Identity Thieves," discusses ways to protect against and deal with identity theft.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- List three ways you can minimize your risk of exposure to identity theft.
- When should you be suspicious of phone calls asking for information allegedly from government agencies or financial institutions?
- How can you protect your devices (smart phone, laptop, tablet)?
- What tools can you use to monitor your credit?
- Explain the different types of monitoring options. How does Mr. Levin suggest consumers manage the damage when their identity has been compromised?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Authenticate
- Credit Freeze
- Inventory
- Monitoring
- Social Security Number
- Transactional