Tammy Alexander IACT Program Coordinator

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Title: Tammy Alexander IACT Program Coordinator

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A Phishing ExpeditionIdentifying Online Scams

Presented by Tammy Alexander, IACT Program
CoordinatorFountainhead College of Technology
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Agenda

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What is Phishing?
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Spot the Phishing Scam
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Spot the Phishing Scam
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Spot the Phishing Scam
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Spot the Phishing Scam
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Minimizing Your Risk

Dont fall for the bait.
Do not respond to the phisher.
Do not give your personal information through
email
Do not click on the link provided.
If you feel you should respond to the message,
call the company and ask if they requested the
information via e-mail.
Before you delete the message forward it to the
company being impersonated (your bank, credit
card company, AOL, e-Bay, etc.)

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Safe Computer Usage

Update your virus protections software regularly.
Do not download files sent to you by strangers or
click on hyperlinks from people you do not know.
Use a firewall program.
Use a secure browser. Make sure you look for the
https and the lock when putting in
confidential information.
Try not to store financial information on your
computer unless absolutely necessary. If so, use
strong passwords.
Before you dispose of a computer, delete personal
information.

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If Youre a Victim

Place a fraud alert on your credit reports and
review your credit reports.
Close any accounts that have been tampered with
or opened fraudulently.
File a report with your local police or the
police in the community where the identity theft
took place.
File a complaint with the FTC.
Forward the message to the Federal Trade
Commission at spam_at_uce.gov who will investigate
and prosecute the offenders.
You can also forward the message to
reportphishing_at_antiphishing.com and file a
complaint with the FBI at www.ifccfbi.gov.

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Thank You!