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IDentity Theft

  • Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn How You Can Protect Yourself!

Identity theft strikes a new victim every two seconds and is one of America's fastest growing crimes. 

  • There were nearly 1.4 million reported cases of identity theft in 2020, with nearly one-third of those having been victims of identity theft before
  • Identity theft increased 53% from 2019 to 2020
  • Married women are the most common victims of identity theft
  • Identity thieves used other people’s information to defraud state and federal government agencies out of an estimated $200-$500 billion last year.

There are many ways you use sensitive information every day. How do thieves get your information? How can you tell if you are a victim of Identity Theft? This workshop will teach you what to be aware of and how to protect yourself from identity theft:

  • What is Identity Theft?
  • How do thieves steal your information?
  • Be aware of some common scams out there!
  • How to avoid ID theft!

To make a reservation follow the QR code below or call the library at 607-776-4613.:

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Contact

Nancy Reigelsperger
Financial/Energy Education
nmr23@cornell.edu
(607) 664-2573

Location

Dormann Library
101 West Morris Street
Bath, New York 14810

Last updated April 15, 2022

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