Identity Theft Explained - And What To Do About It
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
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There are few scarier things in our digital world than having your identity stolen. #Identitytheft can greatly impact your life, especially if the stolen information includes your Social Security number, address, credit, debit, or bank account information. However, there are a few online services that can help to prevent identity theft, or at the very least detect it as soon as possible. In this video, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about identity theft protection, from my favorite identity monitoring services like LifeLock and Experian to some tips for guarding your identity. While no identity theft protection service can prevent identity theft from happening 100%, you can definitely do better than nothing by a longshot.
Gabe Turner is the Director of Content at Security.org.
Time Stamps
0:00 Identity Theft Explained Intro
0:37 What is ID Theft
1:30 Data Breaches
2:08 Dark Web
2:20 Unsecure Web Browsing
2:45 Phishing/Spam Attacks
3:15 Malware
3:50 Additional Methods
4:30 How Common Place it is becoming
6:16 What to do if Victimized
6:35 Initial Steps to Protect Yourself
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Thank you for explaining and sharing. I’m 22 and I’m currently going through this and it’s been very difficult since it was done via virtual data breach / Google account hijack.
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@@thatsjustnotfair5888 I mean not really, it’s been so long the guy sorta left me alone I guess. It was a very sad and depressing few months. There’s money that is just gone but I’m happy that the continuous withdraw amounts in the morning stopped. I’m lucky to have a supportive family. I lost my fb with all my network and Instagram too. But life is not perfect so it is what it is.
I hope you went back and changed as much of your online account info as possible, especially passwords.
Honestly I thought this was a boring video, but after clicking on it, i discovered that I was wrong, you look very friendly and your video was perfect! See u bro!🤟
Thanks for the information, I got my identity theft as someone did my 2020 tax return for me, however they didn't have all my info and reported a much lower amount then what I actually made last year.....now whomever they may be, have all my info, socialsecurity and IRS, but like you pointed out, this is widespread.
Absolutely widespread. Sorry to hear that
I got a letter from TD with a debit card. I don’t have TD Bank and called them. The rep transferred me over to the Identity Theft and they closed the account completely. I just now got a letter from Unemployment (I have a full time job btw lol) saying how I apparently filed a claim for unemployed and they suspect it is identity theft.
Yikes, sorry to hear that Resilient
You are so right. Good info. I wish we could block FOREVER and shut down the ones that are vishing and text messages.
This was really good information it really amazes me how Content creators will spend time research and so much effort to put things together for people for their best interest they will watch the entire thing Gleen all the information and walk away . No like. No comment. Nothing. what is the problem? You mean to tell me this video only has over 100 likes with 8 thousand views ? Just pathetic.
We really appreciate it! We do work hard and value those that see that. Thank you April.
Hey. This was good info. My family might have got something like this happened. Quite upsetting. Thanks 👍
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I'm going through it and it takes up all your time reporting it, making copies and packages of all the information you have, it's very depressing and trying to get help is impossible. Lawyers won't help either
Honestly, you seriously make me believe that there is hope for humanity. There's so many pieces of shit out there that it's overwhelming! A lot of experience goes on in the world which makes it hard to keep the faith. you actually find a way to give back by helping these victims. You're amazing #FOCUSUTENSIL
You’ll should reach out to the recommended handle on instagram.
a brotha being so professional.. you love to see it. 👍🏾
and great information in the video too. thanks for sharing your expertise with us all. it goes a long way.
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Hi Gabe I just subscribed to your channel; should I purchase the Identity Theft Insurance up to a 1 million coverage? Thank you for the information.
Great contents, thank you, bud!
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This shit is so true and common bro. Its crazy
I got a letter saying I have 8 citations and that I have a warrant for my arrest if I don’t pay 3 thousand dollars ,. I lost my wallet 2 weeks ago it had my license and ss card in it
Im sorry that the worst feeling ever .I’ve been there. File a police report and make copies and send the report to the lenders who are charging you.
Omg !!! What’s the update now ? Hopefully everything is well now
My purse was stolen with my wallet in it with license ss and other sensitive information 💔 my whole life was in that purse
Hi. has this company been able to assist you in restoring everything?
Thank you!
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Thanks for this 😀
Thank you.
you're welcome.
I’m so worried man. I just got a letter from irs saying someone has my social
Bro thats terrible, we got our stuff stolen and they took a important box woth mine and my sibling birth certificates and all our socials, its terrible and scary, they haven't done anything yet woth our stuff but when I get older I'm afraid of what the outcomes will bring
Yea they just don't care here the cra and they have bots who hallucinate your number, and they me who saw this number 2167.
Question please , so my ant was born in USA but left to mexico when she was a kid. Another relative got a hold of her social and born certificate and that person came to USA as an adult and been living in the USA for 45 years now . We recently found out that that person is basically living a normal live, worked got married got driver lisence and basically been living in USA for many years now. My ant wants to go to USA but since the other person has been living there for more than 45 years with her identity what ever happends now. Has my ant lost her identity now or what can she do when the other person basically has a whole entire life now in USA
So sorry to hear that. Honestly, maybe talk to your family and consider getting an attorney
Is there anything to gain from your personal information being breach ,from this theft.
In example, such as acquired real estate under your name. And if or when you apply for Medicare or Government Assistance.
Can you review ID Shield I would to hear your perspective on this service?
We'll add it to the list!
I'm from the UK and I've had contract iPhones sent to my house 3 in two days so far
I got scammed by the Doordash phishing scam yesterday and, moronically, gave away my ID and SSN. I froze all 3 of the credit unions, what else should i do??!!
Other than filing a police report. There isn't much else you can do.
How can u identify identity theft? I dnt see any credit change or any fraud yet...
Check out our article on the best identity theft protection available www.security.org/identity-theft/best/
It’s definitely a good idea to protect oneself from identity theft.
I haven't been able to stop this being done to myself children and loved ones help.
Maybe this identity theft protection guide can help www.security.org/identity-theft/best/
what about hauntings
should you be worried about having your name and address being used to create fake accounts, when you buy online?
That has always been a risk of living on the internet.
I assumed as well but I doubt that the average person is aware how little information is necessary to hijack an identity
oh yes very much so !! in my case i have a hacker stalker using my name and phone number to call and text people pretending to be me and put me on dirty sites and she says she is the victim?!!! this wackjob is maniacly obsessed with me and my life.. unreal
🧠Identity Theft makes everyone around you feel 🥶👀. Lying 🤥on somebody else's life can cause harm.🧠
just check my credit report in years and just found out someone opened an account in ny for eletric and i owe 10k...lol
Wow! so what have you done to get it restored?
I am dealing with identity theft if anyone knows any good attorneys would deal with this please inbox me. I could use some help. Thank you for this information.
i am going through this demented nightmare!! this stalker knows no bounds!! she has stole both my numbers to make fb accounts and messages people pretending to be me!!! she is trying to frame me ! i can say god is watching what this evil is doing! she is such a evil liar and she will never leave us alone!!!!
Sorry to hear you are going through this. You should definitely file a police report.
@@SecurityDotOrg i have and will continue to let them know what is going on
Everything is over now I really appreciate *Dr.philrayy* for his good work he really is a life saver.
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Can you do like a post Identity theft video, Everyone always posts how to prevent. But you and I know everyone coming to this video has been thefted and seek post theft answers solutions. Just saying you should have an ending to the video you been compromised what now>?
We will add it to the list. thanks for the suggestion.
Thank you I am a victim as well as my children.
Thanks to the support team of #FOCUSUTENSIL who helped me in sorting my case I was a victim as well as my children .
Dumpster diving
Ok and your point is that,many people are too lazy to properly destroy their vital personal information and just put the trash in the building's complex trash containers.
My sister stole my birth certificate ID and ss
I was already struggling, child stolen by a woman I gave everything to! Then after that my money taken from a safe basically. No bank account for 16 years, living
As if I'm running? Doesn't matter if your doing right and simply living anymore, people are out to take what's yours and honestly think it belongs to them??... everything was just taking from me and its time to install some chips under our skin so people can work hard and not fear anymore! Everything i worked hard for is gone!? How can we have opportunity in the world,... while others just steal? Bring on the brain chips and float test anyone who is caught!