Identity theft can affect everyone, including teenagers.  It is important for you to know what information is needed to steal your identity and the best ways of protecting your information.  Your information, in the wrong hands, can ‘jack your life!’

Identity theft is when someone uses your information for their gain. Thieves can use information about you, such as your social security number, to open up fraudulent credit cards, get student loans, and even get out of traffic tickets.

Because of this, it is important to be knowledgeable when giving out any personal information about yourself, including people you trust. This information includes your social security number, driver’s license number, state ID number, any banking information or your student ID number. This type of information should only be given out when it is absolutely necessary.  

In Teen Space you will find suggestions and information on the topic of Identity Theft. As well, we have lesson plans, games, and a video on identity theft.…

• Frequently Asked Questions
• PC Perfect - Information Safety Quiz
• How to protect your information on a blog
• Peer - to - Peer Software Safety
• Blog Sense
• Quiz: How Identity Theft Savvy are you?
• Email Accounts and Social Newtworking Sites
• How Can I Tell if it's a Scam?
• Resources
• Video: Stolen Futures
• Lesson plan for: Stolen Futures
• What to do if identity theft occurs

Check out these interactive games -
( My favorite is Mission Laptop Security!)

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