Why is Identity Theft on the rise?
Well, you probably read it on the news or seen it on tv. Identity Theft is simply when a person “steals” the identity of another person, usually to take advantage of them. The most common way is by using their social security number or credit card number to either purchase things or apply for a loan and so on.
With the use of computers so widespread, (and our information is in so many computers right now: Banks computers, our employers’ computers, on backup computers, government computers, etc) it is becoming easier for people to find victims: look at your inbox and see how many lotteries you have “won” in Nigeria, or how many “lawyers” have emailed you to inform you of an inheritance that a long lost relative in Africa left for you. And they all want the same: either the details of your checking account (along with your PIN) or for you to wire money to cover the expenses/taxes/fees/etc so that you can receive your “millions”
Please don’t fall for it. Be very careful when you get those emails. No legitimate company will ever ask you for confidential information via email. Never, EVER, give details of your financial accounts to anybody unless you are applying for a loan. Just use common sense! And remember to get out of debt and STAY out of debt.
See you tomorrow!
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