Understanding and Preventing Identity Theft

Now that you know about your rights and responsibilities as a consumer and about entering into contracts with careful consideration, you need to know about how to protect yourself from identity theft committed by unscrupulous people and organizations. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. In this topic, you will learn how to be vigilant in order to protect your personal information, and what to do if you do become a victim of identity theft.

Essential Question

• What are some of the types of identity theft?
• What can one do to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft?