Consumer.gov Lesson Plan Materials: Avoiding Identity Theft



Partner Talk: Avoiding Identity Theft(Low Intermediate and Above)Teacher: Edit this handout to include only the 10-12 words you need or want to emphasize with your learners.WordExample SentencePartner Talk SentenceaccountI protect my bank account information.arrestedThe identity thief was arrested.arriveI read my account statements when they arrive.avoidI want to avoid having my identity stolen.billDo you read your bills before you pay them?carefullyI read my account statements carefully.chargeAn identity thief might charge things to yourcredit card.credit cardAn identity thief might use your credit card.credit historyYou need to know what is in your credit history.credit reportRead your credit report carefully.crimeIdentity theft is a serious crime.debit cardDo not tell anyone the PIN number for your debit card.emailThe email asked for personal information.expectI got a bill that I did not expect.financialrecordsI keep my financial records in a safe place.fixYou need to fix mistakes in your creditreport.garbageAn identity thief can get information fromyour garbage.guessDo not use a password that is easy to guess.hurtIdentity theft can hurt your credit.identificationTry not to use your Social Security numberfor identification.identityThe thief used my identity to get three rmationThe thief used my information without mypermission.InsuranceThe thief got my insurance number from themedical office.list (verb)Your credit report lists your loans.loanYour credit report lists your loans.mailAre you getting a bill in the mail?medicalThe thief got my insurance number from themedical office.MedicareKeep your Medicare card in a safe place.messageThe message asked for personal information.mistakeYou need to fix mistakes in your creditreport.passwordDo not tell anyone your password.permissionThe thief used my information without mypermission.personalThe email asked for personal information.PIN numberDo not tell anyone your PIN number.pretendAn identity thief might pretend to be you.protectProtect your personal information!purseThe thief stole my purse.recognizeDo you recognize the charges on your bill?reduceYou can reduce your risk of identity theft.respondDo not respond to emails that ask forpersonal information.responsibleThe thief used your credit card, but you are responsible.riskYou can reduce your risk of identity theft.secure websiteOnly shop on secure websites.securitysoftwareYou need security software for yourcomputer.seriousIdentity theft is a serious crime.shredYou should shred papers that have yourpersonal information on them.Social SecurityKeep your Social Security card in a safe place.statementRead your bank statement carefully.steal / stoleThe thief stole my medical information.summaryYour credit report is a summary of your credit history.symbolUse numbers and symbols in your password.tax refundA thief might steal your tax refund.theftIdentity theft is a serious crime.thiefAn identity thief stole my driver’s license.trickThe thief tricked me into telling him my account number.troubleIdentity theft can cause a lot of trouble.walletThe thief stole my wallet.watch forWatch for charges that you do not expect on your bills.withdrawalMy bank statement has a withdrawal that I did not expect. ................
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