Identity Theft Awareness Certificate - CPD Certified

Identity Theft Awareness Certification

Most people are aware that identity theft is a major problem, but most of us do not fully appreciate how easy it is for criminals to steal someone’s personal details and use them to commit fraud.

In this course, you will gain a solid understanding of how identity theft happens, what you can do to prevent it and the exact steps you need to take if you know or suspect that someone has stolen your information.

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You Will Learn:

• The difference between identity theft and identity fraud and why it can have serious, long-term effects for victims
• Practical ways to safeguard your identity and the extra precautions you should take when moving home
• Protective measures that will keep your personal information private and how technology can leave you vulnerable to identity theft
• What to do if someone has stolen your identity
• The most common means by which criminals commit identity theft

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• By understanding how identity theft occurs, you can reduce the risk that it will happen to you
• This course will help you protect potentially vulnerable people, such as elderly relatives, against identity theft
• By knowing in advance what to do if you become a victim, you will be able to act promptly to ensure the situation does not escalate
• If you are responsible for safety and security at work – perhaps in an HR-related role - this course may help you make appropriate recommendations to promote everyone’s safety

Course Modules/Lessons

• Module 01: What is Identity Theft?
• Module 02: Preventative Techniques
• Module 03: What happens if you discover that you are a victim of identity theft?
• Module 04: How You Can Protect Yourself
• Module 05: The Most Common Ways Identity Theft and Fraud is Committed

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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