No one wants the hassle of having to deal with identify theft. It can cost you thousands to repair your life and credit if you are a victim. While not everyone can prevent identity theft in all cases, there are ways you can vigilantly protect yourself on a regular, ongoing basis. Today's technological world is much more difficult to navigate, with many more pitfalls such as social media, credit cards, and your web presence that has never existed before like it does today. Navigating this new technological world can be a bear, but that makes it easier for thieves to steal your identity and ruin your credit and potentially your life. That's why it's so important to stay up on fraud detection and prevention to make sure you are never a victim and can remain safe no matter what.

In this course, you will learn about the different types of identity theft, and there are many of them. You will also learn how to detect identity theft, ways to protect yourself against fraud, and specific information about your rights and responsibilities when it comes to this type of fraud. By learning this information, you will be better prepared to keep your personally identifiable information safe and secure.