EDU 311

BUILDING AND ENHANCING LITERACY SKILLS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

BSED-MATH 3A RATUNIL, RACHELENE GRACE

BSED-MATH 3A

IDENTITY THEFT AND ISSUES

 DEFINITION OF IDENTITY THEFT

COMMON TYPES OF IDENTITY THEFT

IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT

HOW DOES IDENTITY THEFT HAPPEN?

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

CONCLUSION
 ICE BREAKER

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Identity theft is a growing concern in today's
digital age, where personal information is
vulnerable to misuse and exploitation.

INTRODUCTION DEFINITION OF IDENTITY THEFT

 Identity theft refers to the
unauthorized use of someone's
personal information, such as their
name, Social Security number, or
financial details, for fraudulent
purposes.
DEFINITION
It occurs when someone steals
your personal information –
e.g., credit card or Social Security
number – and uses it fraudulently
It can lead to financial loss, damage
to one's reputation, and emotional
distress.
COMMON TYPES OF IDENTITY THEFT
 Financial Identity Theft

Medical Identity Theft

Medical Identity Theft

COMMON TYPES OF IDENTITY THEFT IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT

 -Involves the theft of financial
information, such as credit card
details or bank account numbers, to
make unauthorized transactions or
open fraudulent accounts.
COMMON TYPES OF IDENTITY THEFT
Involves the theft of personal
health information, such as
insurance details or medical
records, for fraudulent medical
services or insurance claims.
Involves the use of someone's
identity to commit crimes, leaving
the victim with a criminal record
and potential legal consequences
IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT
 Financial Consequences

Emotional and Psychological Impact

Reputational Damage

IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT HOW DOES IDENTITY THEFT HAPPEN?

 Unauthorized charges Stress, Tarnish one's reputation,
Drained bank accounts Anxiety especially if the stolen identity
Damaged credit scores is used for illegal activities
Sense of violation

IMPACT OF IDENTITY THEFT HOW DOES IDENTITY THEFT HAPPEN?

 Go through your trash or “dumpster dive”
·Steal your wallet or purse
Steal your mail or submit a change of address form for your mail
·Use “phishing” or fake emails to get you to provide personal
information
Steal personnel records from their employers

HOW DOES IDENTITY THEFT HAPPEN? ICEBREAKER

Trivia Questions
Rules of the
Game
 Listen and read the questions carefully.

Avoid coaching.

The person who can provide the correct answer will receive incentives.
Are you
ready?
ROUND 1
EASY
What is the most common type of identity theft?

A Medical identity theft C Criminal identity theft

B Financial identity theft D Employment identity theft

B. Financial identity theft

Financial identity theft is the most

common type of identity theft,
accounting for over 65% of all
cases. This type of theft occurs
when someone steals your personal
information, such as your Social
Security number, credit card
number, or bank account number,
and uses it to commit fraud.
ROUND 2
AVERAGE
Age group that is most at risk of identity theft

E I
 SENIORS
(ages 77 and older)

Seniors are the most at risk of

identity theft, according to the
Federal Trade Commission. This is
because they are more likely to have
good credit and own assets, such as
homes and savings accounts.
ROUND 3
HARD
 The most common way that identity thieves
steal your personal information

P S I
S M S
PHISHING SCAMS

Phishing scams are the most common

way that identity thieves steal your
personal information. In a phishing
scam, the thief sends you an email
or text message that appears to be
from a legitimate company, such as
your bank or credit card company.
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2
3

Leaderboard
Thank you
for playing!
 Be cautious while sharing Regularly review bank
Unique, complex Keep important
personal information statements, credit
passwords for online documents, such as
online, especially on social reports, and other
accounts Social Security cards and
media platforms financial records for any
Enable two-factor passports, in a secure
suspicious activity.
authentication place.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES CONCLUSION

 Identity theft is a serious issue that can have
significant financial, emotional, and reputational
consequences.
BILL NELSON
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