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Simple Safeguards: How to Stay Safe from Identity Theft and Cybercrime

Topic

General Principles of Financial Planning

Program ID

317623

Hours

1

Format

Live / Stand-alone Workshop or Seminar

Complexity

Intermediate

Description

Identity theft and cyber fraud are the fastest growing crimes in the United States. This presentation focuses on how criminals steal identities and commit cyber fraud. The presentation demonstrates the simple steps individuals can employ to keep their identities safe and protect them from the plethora of scams and frauds that pervade our society. It is focused on a solution-oriented approach based on real life examples. During the presentation, Jeff provides numerous resources, specific tips and recommendations. Jeff does not scare the audience. He mentions the risks and provides the appropriate solutions for prevention.

Learning Objectives

Educate the participant on techniques to protect clients from identity theft, initiate credit report freezing and how to protect sensitive documents in their possession. Participants will also be educated on how to stay safe from cyber fraud, email hijacking and account takeovers and to utilize good practices involving password use and management.