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 IDENTITY THEFT
 CLASS SUPPORT PAGE

 

ADDITIONAL THREATS 

SKIMMING - Replacement POS scanning devices - Credit vs Debit Card

PHISHING & PHARMING -  Official looking web page with hacked URL links

 

PROTECTION

BROWSER SECURITY

ENCRYPT DOCUMENTS PDF Example 

DROP VOWELS FROM FILE & FOLDER NAMES  

FIREWALL YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT

ONE TIME USE CREDIT CARDS

Example Card  PDF

DiscoverCard view on protecting your computer, your ID and your account

REVIEW CREDIT REPORTS

AVOID - FTC's DETER DETECT DEFEND WEBSITE

 

CLASS MATERIAL

 

 


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