Why your personal data will be compromised if it hasn’t already been, and what to do to protect yourself from the consequences of identity theft.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- How much personal data has been stolen by hackers since 2005.
- What are the different types of identity fraud.
- How prevalent is bank fraud.
- How much is stolen data worth.
- How to protect yourself from identity theft.
- What is a credit freeze and what are some of the drawbacks.
Show Notes
Identity Theft Resource Center Data Breaches
Identity Fraud Hits Record Number of Americans in 2016 – NBC News
ABA Deposit Account Fraud Survey
Identity Thieves Hijack Cellphone Accounts to Go After Virtual Currency – New York Times
The value of stolen data compiled by LogDog
Everything You Need to Know About Password Managers – Consumer Reports
Experian Security Freeze Center
IdentityTheft.gov – Federal Trade Commission