I.D. Theft

Identity Theft

• Last year more than 20% of cases reported dealing with identity theft were filed by young adults, usually between the ages of 18 and 24.
• The individuals being victimized don't realize that it's happening, it takes the average college-aged victim four and a half months to realize their identity has been stolen.
• Sometimes when sensitive mail is sent to students, the school mailboxes aren't secure so anyone can easily access it.
• Identity theft occurs most with college-aged individuals more than any other group and is a major problem across the United States.

 

Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

• Don't give out personal information
• Keep credit/debit cards secure 
• Instead of mail being sent to the school mailboxes, have it sent to a permanent address.
• Check all bank and credit card statements regularly.