Identity theft is an increasing online threat, whereby criminals can steal your personal information to steal from you and others, as well as commit crimes in your name. The thief only needs to know your name, date of birth and current/previous address to steal your identity and use it to commit fraud. The more information they obtain, the easier it is, and harder to come back from. This online training course is designed to raise awareness on the pitfalls of identity theft and its impact on employees in a professional and personal context. It outlines the risks of identity theft and the consequences that result, along with a number of ways in which businesses can protect themselves.

Learning objectives

• What identity theft is and how it occurs
• How to confidently spot identity theft
• How to protect yourself from the threat of identity theft – offline and online
• Methods to combat identity theft
• How to ensure compliance and manage the risks of identity theft in business

Take 5s are short, highly impactful and perfect for refreshing and reinforcing key learning messages over time.