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Registration Open for Identity Theft Prevention Program

Thursday, November 7, 2013, 12:30 PM at the Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center, 95 Harbor Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 

Don't be a victim! A detective from the Suffolk County Police Department will advise you how to prevent your identity from being stolen.  He will also discuss the different types of identity theft, and what criminals do with your identity once they gain access to it. Q & A to follow.
“Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States.  It is important for consumers to recognize that identity theft is not just a financial crime. This crime varies widely, and can include financial identity theft (checking and/or credit card fraud), criminal identity theft, governmental identity theft, and medical identity theft.
Identity theft is a crime in which an impostor obtains key pieces of personal identifying information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers and uses them for their own personal gain. It can start with lost or stolen wallets, stolen mail, a data breach, computer virus, “phishing” scams, or paper documents thrown out by you or a business (dumpster diving).” - www.idtheftcenter.org

Please note: This program is open to all; you do not need to be a patron of the Cold Spring Harbor Library to attend.

Please register in person at the Information Services Desk or by phone at 631-692-6820 Ext. 200.
The mission of the Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center is to serve and promote the informational, cultural, educational, and recreational needs of our residents. Additionally, we offer many exciting programs that are open to all. The Library relies on both public and private funding. Learn more about how to support the Library at www.cshlibrary.org/friends-foundation.

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