Georgia standard · Social Studies

`SSEPF10`Identity Theft Sources and Protection

Explain sources of and protection against identity theft.

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SSEPF10a
Describe common ways identity theft happens including dumpster diving, skimming, phishing, stealing, and data breaches.
SSEPF10b
Describe ways to protect yourself from identity theft including shredding important documents, not opening attachments to unknown emails, not revealing personal information over the phone or email, using secure networks, regularly monitoring your credit report, changing passwords on accounts, and carefully managing social media.
SSEPF10c
Describe steps that should be taken if a person is the victim of identity theft including getting replacement credit cards, freezing credit histories, alerting appropriate officials, and changing passwords.
SSEPF10d
Describe the basic characteristics of investment scams such as Ponzi schemes, pump and dumps, and “advance fee” scams and how to avoid them.

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