Preventing Identity Theft
Video: What is Identity Theft?
Watch the following video about identity theft.
One of the best ways to prevent identity theft is to place a freeze on your credit reports with the major credit reporting agencies. This prevents someone who has stolen your personal information from opening accounts without your knowledge.
To learn more about identity theft, visit Federal Trade Comission's (FTC) Identity Theft.
Avatar: Identity Theft
Select the play button to begin the avatar video, and then use the navigation buttons to pause/stop, continue, or reset the avatar. View the presentation as often as you would like, and take notes as you follow along. Be sure to set your volume at a reasonable level before you begin.
Think About It
Based on what you’ve learned from the "What is Identity Theft" video and information found at the FTC website, how would you respond to Kathleen?
