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Identity theft
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Spyware | software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive. |
Dumpster Diving | search through dumpsters or similar trash receptacles for edible food or items of value. |
firewall | a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication. |
forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art. |
Fraud | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art. |
Identity Theft | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. |
peer to peer | denoting or relating to computer networks in which each computer can act as a server for the others, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server. |
phishing | the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. |
Shoulder Surfing | the practice of spying on the user of an ATM, computer, or other electronic device in order to obtain their personal access information. |
snail mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
Scams | a dishonest scheme; a fraud. |
Anti-Virus Software | Antivirus software, or anti-virus software, also known as anti-malware, is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware |
experian | Experian plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational consumer credit reporting company |
Internal Revenue Service | The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service of the United States federal government |
solicitations | the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone |
spam | irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the Internet to a large number of recipients. |
better business bureau | The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a nongovernmental organization designed to enhance marketplace trust |
Federal Trade Commission | a federal agency, established in 1914, that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace. |
Equifax | Equifax Inc. is one of the three largest consumer credit reporting agencies |
Transunion | TransUnion is an American consumer credit reporting agency. |