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Identity Theftpresented by
Bureau of Consumer Protection
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What it isHow it happensWarning SignsHow to protect yourselfWhat to do
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What is Personally Identifiable Information?
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Identity TheftConsumer Sentinel Network Complaint Categories
January 1 – December 31, 2017Rank Category # of Reports %
1 Debt Collection 608,535 22.74%
2 Identity Theft 371,061 13.87%
3 Imposter Scams 347,829 13.00%
4 Telephone and Mobile Services 149,578 5.59%
5 Bank and Lenders 149,316 5.58%
6 Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries 142,870 5.34%
7 Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales 126,387 4.72%
8 Credit Bureaus, Information Furnishers, Report Users 107,473 4.02%
9 Auto Related 86,289 3.23%
10 Television and Electronic Media 47,456 1.77%
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FactsIdentity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States
Every two seconds someone becomes a victim
There were 1,579 reported data breaches in 2017
Those affected by a data breach are three times more likely to become victims of identity theft
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Types of Identity Theft
FinancialChildMedical Criminal
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Identity Theft in WisconsinConsumer Sentinel Network Complaint Categories
January 1 – December 31, 2017
8%
12%
13%
23%
37%
Loan or Lease Fraud
Phone or Utilities Fraud
Bank Fraud
Employment orTax-Related Fraud
Credit Card Fraud
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Identity Theft by AgeConsumer Sentinel Network Complaint Categories
January 1 – December 31, 2017
67,125
133,268
141,581
13,852
60 andover
40-59
20-49
19 andUnder
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Potential Harm
Direct financial lossesDamage to financial status or credit scoreDenial of employment or housingPossible civil judgments or criminal recordTime and cost to repair damageEmotional harm
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How it Happens
Dumpster diving / stolen mailSocial networkingData breachesSkimming devicesPhishing scamsStolen wallet / phoneScams
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Data Breaches….
A data breach is an incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential data has been viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so.
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Common Scams
Grandparent scam
IRS scam
Tech support scam
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Warning SignsEarning StatementUnauthorized charges or lines of creditDenied creditUnsolicited change of addressExplanation of BenefitsNotice from IRS Suspicious phone calls
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Prevention Tips
Do Not Call ShredPost OfficeOpt-outWallet
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Prevention Tips
Wi-FiSocial Security NumberStrong passwordsSocial networking
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Fraud Alert and Credit Freeze
Fraud Alert Credit Freeze
• One call• Free• Good for 90 days• Renew• Extra verification• Can extend to 7 years
w/police report
• Write each credit reporting agency (all 3)
• $10 for each credit bureau • Fees waived with police report• Permanent-effective until thawed• Blocks all new credit• $10 fee to “thaw” freeze
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If an Identity Theft Victim
Report fraudulent charges or accountsCheck credit reportsFraud Alert or Security FreezePolice reportBureau of Consumer ProtectionFederal Trade Commission
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Questions?
Consumer Protection Hotline1-800-422-7128
datcp.wi.gov
@WIConsumer