Identity Theft
Duration15'
No. of mini-lessons4
ResourcesWorkbook
Duration 15'
No. of mini-lessons 4
Resources Workbook
Course overview
Considering there’s over 7 billion people in the world, it’s pretty amazing that no 2 people have been found to have the same fingerprint. Even between identical twins! This just goes to show that our identities are completely and utterly unique.
Unfortunately, however, and even though we are unique, cybercriminals have found several ways to steal our information and commit identity theft. This is a major crime and can have serious, long-lasting effects on its victims. Consequences include financial, emotional, and physical stress.
What's covered
What are the different types of identity theft and how they occur
What are the effects and what to do if you are a victim
How to prevent and reduce the risk of your identity being stolen
Why your teams need this course
Identity theft is a preventable crime. Simple things like creating stronger passwords and not using public Wi-Fi to make bank transactions can significantly reduce the chances of becoming a target. This short course is suitable for everyone, particularly consumers, social media users, and professionals.
