[eC] Protect Your Identity
30 min! Run Time
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What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Identity fraud is one of Australia's fastest-growing crimes, and it does not stop at individuals. Businesses are targets too.
What this course covers:
- How to spot the signs of identity theft and identity fraud
- How scammers use phone calls, texts and emails to extract personal or business information
- How social media is used to trick people into revealing details
- What steps to take if you think your identity has been compromised
A short module for anyone who wants to stay secure in day-to-day work and personal life.
Table of Contents
• What is identify theft
• How scammers reach you
• How to stay safe
• How to proceed if you are targeted
• Module wrap-Up
• Assessment
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
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[eC] Protect Your Identity
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course opens from the fact that identity fraud is one of Australia's fastest-growing crimes, and notes that it does not stop at individuals since businesses are targets too, making the topic broadly relevant to everyone.
It covers how to spot the signs of identity theft and identity fraud, along with how scammers use phone calls, texts and emails to extract personal or business information from unsuspecting targets. Recognizing these channels helps learners spot an attempt before any personal or business information is actually given up.
Yes, the course covers how social media is used to trick people into revealing details, extending its coverage of scam tactics beyond phone and email channels into everyday social media platforms as well. This broadens the course's coverage of scam tactics beyond the phone and email channels discussed elsewhere.
The course covers what steps to take if you think your identity has been compromised, giving learners a response plan rather than stopping only at recognition of the warning signs discussed earlier. Having a clear next step matters given how quickly identity fraud can affect both individuals and businesses.
It is a short module designed for anyone who wants to stay secure in day-to-day work and personal life, covering both individual and business angles on identity fraud described in the course. Its short format keeps the material accessible without requiring a long time commitment from learners.
