I. Understanding Identity Theft
1. What is identity theft?
2. How can someone steal another person’s identity?
3. Why do people commit identity theft?
4. What types of information do identity thieves look for?
5. Can identity theft happen to children?
II. Common Types of Identity Theft
6. What is financial identity theft?
7. Have you heard of medical identity theft?
8. What is criminal identity theft?
9. Can someone steal your identity online?
10. How does tax-related identity theft work?
III. Signs of Identity Theft
11. What are some warning signs that your identity may have been stolen?
12. How might you find out if someone has opened a bank account in your name?
13. Can receiving strange bills be a sign of identity theft?
14. Why should you monitor your credit reports?
15. What should you do if you receive a notification about a credit check you didn’t authorize?
IV. Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
16. How can you protect your personal information from thieves?
17. Why is it important to have strong passwords?
18. What is the benefit of shredding documents with personal information?
19. How often should you change your passwords?
20. Can social media be risky in terms of identity theft?
V. Online Safety
21. What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
22. Why is it important to have antivirus software on your computer?
23. What are phishing scams?
24. How can you tell if a website is secure?
25. Should you use public Wi-Fi to access personal accounts?
VI. If Your Identity Is Stolen
26. Who should you contact first if you suspect your identity has been stolen?
27. What is a fraud alert?
28. What is a credit freeze and how can it help?
29. Should you file a police report for identity theft?
30. How can you prove that you are a victim of identity theft?
VII. Legal Actions and Rights
31. Are there laws that protect victims of identity theft?
32. Can identity thieves go to jail?
33. What rights do you have if someone opens a credit card in your name?
34. How long does it take to clear your name after identity theft?
35. Can you sue someone for stealing your identity?
VIII. Financial Impact of Identity Theft
36. How can identity theft affect your credit score?
37. Can identity theft cause you to be denied loans?
38. Who is responsible for the debts if someone steals your identity?
39. Can identity theft affect your job opportunities?
40. Is it possible to recover money stolen by an identity thief?
IX. Emotional Consequences of Identity Theft
41. How can identity theft affect your emotional well-being?
42. Can victims of identity theft feel embarrassed?
43. Who can victims of identity theft talk to for support?
44. How can stress from identity theft be managed?
45. Can relationships be affected by identity theft?
X. Prevention Strategies
46. Why is it important to review your bank statements regularly?
47. How can you make online shopping safer?
48. What is two-factor authentication and how does it help?
49. Why should you be cautious about sharing personal information on the phone?
50. Can credit monitoring services help prevent identity theft?
XI. Technology and Identity Theft
51. How can smartphones be secured to prevent identity theft?
52. What are some risks of using outdated software?
53. Can social engineering be used for identity theft?
54. How do hackers use data breaches to commit identity theft?
55. Why is it important to update your privacy settings on social networks?
XII. Aftermath and Recovery
56. How can you rebuild your credit after identity theft?
57. What steps should you take if your Social Security number is stolen?
58. Can identity theft affect your immigration status?
59. How long does it typically take to recover from identity theft?
60. Where can you find resources to help you recover from identity theft?