Catalogue

Description

Part 1: Identity theft – How to detect, prevent, and recover in the digital age

This course will be an overview of:

• Various identity theft schemes.
• The most common mistakes made by individuals in failing to protect their identity.
• Tips for protecting your identity.
• Guidance for fixing problems related to identity theft.

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define the scope of the identity theft problem.
• Recognize the techniques used by identity thieves.
• Name the types of information to be protected.
• Name sources of help to protect against identity theft.
• Recognize the various warning signs of identity theft.
• Name the appropriate preventive measures.
• Define ways to fix identity theft when it arises.

Part 2: Identity theft – Today

This course will be an overview of:

• How identity thieves can take your money, destroy your credit, and ruin your reputation.
• Ways to stay a step ahead of this ever-changing crime by taking effective preventative measures.
• How to put your life back in order if you do fall victim.

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Define the scope of the identity theft problem.
• Recognize the techniques used by identity thieves.
• Name the types of information to be protected

Part 3: Identity theft – Prevention

This course will be an overview of:

• Ways to stay a step ahead of this ever-changing crime by taking effective preventative measures.
• How to put your life back in order if you do fall victim.

After completing this course, the learner should be able to:

• Name the appropriate preventative measures.
• Define ways to fix identity theft when it arises.
• Name sources of help to protect against identity theft.
• Recognize the various warning signs of identity theft.