{"id":175052,"date":"2024-09-10T05:53:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T12:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=175052"},"modified":"2024-09-10T06:40:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:40:14","slug":"how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-identity-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-identity-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Talk To Your Kids About Identity Theft"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest, talking to your kids about identity theft isn\u2019t probably top of your list. There\u2019s a long list of topics to cover off when you are a parent. But if you take a minute to picture someone stealing your child\u2019s identity or using their personal information to take out a loan for a shiny new car then you\u2019ll probably want to move it closer to the top of your parenting to-do list!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identity theft<\/a> occurs when a person\u2019s personal identifying information is used without their permission, usually to commit fraud by making unauthorised purchases or transactions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/5-common-types-of-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identity theft can happen in many ways<\/a>, but its victims are usually left with significant damage to their finances, credit score, and even their mental health.<\/p>\n<p>Most people associate identity theft with data breaches &#8211; think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2022\/sep\/29\/optus-data-breach-everything-we-know-so-far-about-what-happened\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Optus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latitudefinancial.com.au\/latitude-cyber-incident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latitude Financial<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/business\/companies\/medibank-confirms-that-every-customer-s-personal-data-was-accessed-in-hack-20221026-p5bsy7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medibank<\/a> &#8211; however, there are many more ways that scammers can get their hands on your personal identifying details. They can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/phishing-email-examples-how-to-recognize-a-phishing-email\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018phishing\u2019 emails<\/a> to get information from you, do a deep dive on your social media accounts to find identifying information in posts or photos, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/consumer\/family-safety\/the-risks-of-public-wi-fi-and-how-to-close-the-security-gap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hack public Wi-Fi<\/a> to access any information you share, or simply, steal your wallet or go through your trash!!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Big An Issue Is It Really?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In short, it\u2019s a big problem &#8211; for both individuals and organisations. And here are the statistics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>94,000 cybercrime reports<\/strong> were made in the 2022\/23 financial year, an increase of nearly 13% from the previous year, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/about-us\/view-all-content\/reports-and-statistics\/asd-cyber-threat-report-july-2022-june-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Annual Cyber Threat Report<\/a> by The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).<\/li>\n<li>A recent study by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aic.gov.au\/publications\/sb\/sb42#:~:text=Thirty%2Done%20percent%20of%20respondents,their%20bank%20statements%20or%20accounts.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Australian Cybercrime Survey<\/a> showed that <strong>31% of respondents had experienced identity crime in their lifetime and 20% within the previous 12 months<\/strong>. Just under half of the victims reported that they had noticed suspicious transactions on their bank statements. Although 25% of respondents couldn\u2019t identify how their information was stolen, 16% attributed it to the hacking of a computer or device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>10 million<\/strong> Australians had their personal details stolen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2023-04-21\/optus-hack-class-action-customer-privacy-breach-data-leaked\/102247638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Optus data breach<\/a> in September 2022.<\/li>\n<li><strong>7 million<\/strong> Australians also had personal data stolen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2023-01-17\/medibank-hack-data-breach-complaint-explainer\/101858182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medibank data breach<\/a> in October 2022.<\/li>\n<li><strong>14 million<\/strong> Australians had their personal information stolen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/2023\/mar\/28\/latitude-financial-faces-possible-class-action-after-millions-affected-by-data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Latitude Financial data breach<\/a> in March 2023.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How Do You Know If You\u2019re a Victim?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest issues with identity theft is that you often don\u2019t immediately know that you\u2019re a victim. In some cases, it might take weeks before you realise that something is awry which unfortunately, gives the thief a lot of time to wreak havoc! Some of the signs that something might be wrong include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfamiliar charges to your bank account<\/li>\n<li>Calls and texts about products or services that you\u2019ve never used<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re denied credit<\/li>\n<li>Strange emails in your inbox<\/li>\n<li>Not receiving expected mail<\/li>\n<li>Unexpected calls or letters from debt collectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What To Do If You Think You\u2019re a Victim<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The key here is to act as soon as you believe you are affected. Don\u2019t stress that there has been a delay in taking action \u2013 just take action now! Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Call Your Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your first call should be to your bank so they can block the affected account. The aim here is to prevent the scammer from taking any more money. Also remember to block any cards that are linked to this account, either credit or debit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Change Your Passwords<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your identity has been stolen then it\u2019s highly likely that the scammer knows your passwords so change the passwords for the affected accounts straight away!! And if you have used this same password on any other accounts then change these also. If you can\u2019t remember, you can always reset the passwords on key accounts just to be safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Report It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It may feel like a waste of time reporting your identity theft, but it is an important step, particularly as your report becomes a formal record \u2013 evidence you may need down the track. It may also prevent others from becoming victims by helping authorities identify patterns and hopefully, perpetrators.\u00a0 If you think your personal identifying information has been used, report it to the Australian authorities at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/report-and-recover\/report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ReportCyber<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Make a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s likely you\u2019re feeling pretty overwhelmed at what to do next to limit the damage from your identity theft \u2013 and understandably so! Why not make a contract with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.idcare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IDCARE<\/a>? It\u2019s a free service dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft &#8211; both individuals and organisations &#8211; in Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Do We Talk To Our Kids About It?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If there is one thing I have learned in my 20+ years of parenting, it is this. If you want to get your kids \u2018onboard\u2019 with an idea or a plan, you need to take the time to explain the \u2018why\u2019. There is absolutely no point in asking or telling them to do something without such an explanation. It is also imperative that you don\u2019t lecture them. And the final ingredient? Some compelling statistics or research \u2013 ideally with a diagram &#8211; my boys always respond well to a visual!<\/p>\n<p>So, if you haven\u2019t yet had the identity theft chat with your kids then I recommend not delaying it any further. And here\u2019s how I\u2019d approach it.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, ensure you are familiar with the issue. If you understand everything I\u2019ve detailed above then you\u2019re in good shape.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, arm yourself with relevant statistics. Check out the ones I have included above. Why not supplement this with a few relevant news stories that may resonate with them? This is your \u2018why\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Thirdly, focus on prevention. This needs to be the key focus. But don\u2019t badger or lecture them. Perhaps tell them what you will be doing to minimise the risk \u2013 see below for your key \u2018hot tips\u2019 \u2013 you\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What You Can Do To Manage Identity Theft?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few key things that you can do today that will both minimise your risk of becoming a victim and the consequences if you happen to be caught up in a large data breach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Passwords<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/password-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Managing passwords<\/a> for your online accounts is one of the best risk management strategies for identity theft. I know it\u2019s tedious, but I recommend creating a unique and complex 10+ digit password for each of your online accounts. Tricky passwords make it harder for someone to get access to your account. And, if you use the same login details for each of your online accounts &#8211; and your details are either leaked in a data breach or stolen &#8211; then you could be in a world of pain. So, take the time to get your passwords sorted out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Think Before You Post<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing private information about your life on social media makes it much easier for a scammer to steal your identity. Pet names, holiday destinations, and even special dates can provide clues for passwords. So, lock your social media profiles down and ensure your privacy settings are on.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Be Proactive &#8211; Monitor Your Identity Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Imagine how good it would be if you could be alerted when your personal identifying information was found on the Dark Web. Well, this is now a reality! McAfee\u2019s latest security offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-au\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee+<\/a> will not only protect you against threats but provide 24\/7 monitoring of your personal details so it can alert you if your information is found on the Dark Web. And if your details are found, then advice and help may also be provided to remedy the situation. How good!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Using Public Computers and Wi-Fi With Caution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensuring you always log out of a shared computer is an essential way of keeping prying eyes away from your personal identifying information. And always be super careful with public Wi-Fi. I only use it if I am desperate and I never conduct any financial transactions, ever! Cybercriminals can \u2018snoop\u2019 on public Wi-Fi to see what\u2019s being shared, they can stage \u2018Man in The Middle Attacks\u2019 where they eavesdrop on your activity, or they can lure you to use their trustworthy sounding Wi-Fi network \u2013 designed purely to extract your private information!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Monitor Your Bank Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why not make a habit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/learn\/credit-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regularly checking your bank accounts<\/a>? And if you find anything that doesn\u2019t look right contact your bank immediately to clarify. It\u2019s always best to know if there is a problem so you can address it right away.<\/p>\n<p>With so many Aussies affected by data breaches and identity theft, it\u2019s essential that our kids are armed with good information so they can protect themselves as best as possible. Why not use your next family dinner to workshop this issue with them?<\/p>\n<p>Till Next Time<\/p>\n<p>Stay Safe Online<\/p>\n<p>Alex<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest, talking to your kids about identity theft isn\u2019t probably top of your list. 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