A Credit Union E-Course

Lesson One
Identity Theft: Introduction

How well informed are you about identity theft?

Maybe you’ve read the “tips” that are seemingly on every website about how to restore your good name if you’ve been victimized by identity theft.

You probably know that identity theft is the fastest-growing crime, with millions of people already affected, and more and more people falling prey each day.

You may even know what to do if you’re a victim.

You’d call the three credit reporting agencies, you’d report it to the police and you’d cancel all your credit cards. Sure, it would be a hassle. So you hope it will never happen. And that’s about as far as you’ve planned.

But hope is not a strategy.

And because identity thieves have a strategy, you should have one too.

Identity theft prevention is similar to backing up your hard drive. You don’t realize you need to do it until it’s too late. But by signing up for this course, you’ve made a statement that tells us that you take this seriously. And as your credit union, we’re happy to see that. Because when you take the threat of identity theft seriously, you’ll be in a better position to protect yourself so that it won’t happen to you.

In the next 10 lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know about identity theft. With an in-depth understanding of what identity theft means to victims and how identity thieves operate, you’ll be ready for a plan to protect yourself. In lesson 11, you’ll get that plan. Follow the recommended action steps, and let us know if you have any questions. Questions or comments about this course can be directed to info@cuva.us.

We know you’ll find this course informative, interesting, and helpful--but most of all, practical. Please do not forward this email to friends. If you’d like to share the Identity Theft E-Course with friends or family members, have them sign up for it at the credit union’s website .

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