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November 30, 2004 10:53 AM

Teens Need To Embrace Identity Protection


Excerpt: Young people, particularly teenagers, are at a higher risk than mature folks for identity theft.


Experts at the Qwest 2004 Summit on Protecting Teens from Identity Theft found that teens tend to be more careless about sharing personal information, especially on the Internet.

So teenagers, here are some tips to help you keep your identity safe:

- Be smart online. Since most identity theft is perpetrated on the Internet, learn about the scams out there. Don't give away personal information. Don't respond to e-mails asking for such personal information, even if they appear to be from a legitimate source. If you like to shop online, make sure you're on a secure Web site.
- Know what can be used to steal your identity. Your Social Security number, driver's license, bank account and credit information are all important to protect. But even seemingly trivial information can give thieves or scammers an edge. Visit www.privacyactivism.org, where the game "Carabella Goes to College" will show you how your personal information can be manipulated. Visit the site.

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