INTERNET SAFETY TIPS

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Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. There are several forms of identity theft, and each one can affect you in a different way.

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Read the article at Experian.com

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MORE TIPS

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FTC's website: Identitytheft.gov

 

You can do a Credit Freeze and get your Annual Credit Report at any of the 3 Credit Reporting agencies: Experian, Transunion or Equifax.

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Learn about Multi-Factor Authentication.  Click here

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If you have too many passwords, think about getting Password Management software

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Review your security and privacy settings on your social media accounts, ie. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

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Be suspicious of:

• Requests to send money via transfers

• High pressure or quick responses

• Too good to be true

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Cyber Security Tips:

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National Cyber Awareness System

https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips

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70 most common types of internet crime schemes and how to avoid them

https://comparite.ch/avoid-scams

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