Lesson2 removing opportunities
- 1. Information SecurityLesson 2Removing potentialTheft opportunities
- 2. Protect your SocialSecurity NumberDon’t carry it aroundDon’t write it on your checksOnly give it out when Absolutely necessary
- 3. Questions to askWhy do you need my social security number?
- 4. How will my social security number be used?
- 5. How will you protect my social security number from being stolen?
- 6. what will happen if I don’t give you my Social Security Number?Shred your trash charge receipts
- 8. Checks and bank statements
- 10. Credit offersAvoid phishing scamsEmailPop-upText
- 11. Avoid phishing scamsAchtung!Do not respond to emails requesting private information - even if they look legitimateNever, never click on a pop-window - ever!If you don’t know the person sending you the text delete it!Legitimate companies never ask for personal information or passwords via email, text, or through pop-ups
- 12. Phone scamsTalk to family members prior to actingNever give out passwords or personal information over the phoneLegitimate companies will never ask for passwords or personal information over the phoneAsk for a phone number to call back
- 13. Buying on the Net Find out what other shoppers are saying – Epinions.com / bizrate.com look for third-party seals of approvalBuying on the Net Look for signs that the website protects your data
- 14. Install a filter which will warn you of suspicious websitespasswords Credit Cards
- 15. bank accounts
- 16. Cell phonesPassword tipsAvoid using: mother’s maiden name
- 17. your birth date
- 18. last four of social security number
- 19. phone number
- 20. series of consecutive numbers or letters
- 21. single word that appears in a dictionaryPassword tipscombinations: letters – upper and lower case
- 22. numbers
- 23. special characters Strong passwords:Yc24Ga#Wqsm!mPbA2*!_Ve423(avoid using “$”)
- 24. Storing informationKeep your personal information in a safe placeShare your personal information only with those family members who have a legitimate need for itKeep your purse or wallet in a safe place
- 25. Lesson 3Protecting informationOn your computer