· Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or other paper with your personal information on it.
· Skimming. They steal credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card.
· Phishing. They pretend to be financial institutions or companies and send spam or pop-up messages to get you to reveal your personal information.
· Changing Your Address. They divert your billing statements to another location by completing a "change of address" form.
· "Old-Fashioned" Stealing. They steal wallets and purses; mail, including bank and credit card statements; pre-approved credit offers; and new checks or tax information. They steal personnel records from their employers, or bribe employees who have access.
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