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Identity theft
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Got It, Hide this- Website: Consumer Information Canada
- Resource type: General web page
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Identity theft is when personal information is stolen. This resource will help you stop and report identity theft.
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Keywords
fraud, illegal, victim, cyber
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Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 12/12/2017 10:45:34 AM
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