8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Update 2012
Module 4: Identity Theft
Implement a “clean desk” policy
Identity Theft in the Workplace
Pictures taken with cell phone camera after waiting several minutes for someone to respond.
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Where Are We Now?
FACTA makes it possible for every consumer to review a free report every year for unauthorized
activity, including activity that might be the result of identity theft. Each national credit bureau must
provide:
a. A report free of charge within 15 days of the request.
b. Access to a report for a fee.
c. A report only if the consumer has been denied credit in the past 30 days.
d. A report free of charge within 30 days of the request.
Free Consumer Reports FACTA § 211 This law makes it possible for every consumer to review a
free report every year for unauthorized activity, including activity that might be the result of
identity theft. Each national credit bureau must provide, at no charge, a report within 15 days of
a request (FACTA § 211(C)(2)). Reports are available though the web site,
www.annualcreditreport.com by telephone at (877) 322‐8228 or by mail. To receive a credit
report by mail go to, www. annualcreditreport.com/cra.requestformfinal.pdf
8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Update 2012
Module 4: Identity Theft
Implement a “clean desk” policy
Identity Theft in the Workplace
Cell phones and personal files are at risk
Access to the computer, mail and other documents possible.
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Module 4: Identity Theft
IDENTITY THEFT in the Work Place
Think about your company’s Red Flag Compliance Program.
What does you companies Red Flag program look like?
Do you receive training on a on going basis?
8 Hour SAFE Comprehensive Mortgage Update 2012
Module 4: Identity Theft
Special care MUST be taken at the work place
In Summary
Identity Theft Laws have become increasingly
restrictive in recent years and are likely to continue
to do so.
*Security risks will continue to increase due to the massive volume of personal information that is
collected, disclosed, and used on a daily basis in the United States.
Important steps you can take right now include:
*You MUST be aware of the increasing legal obligation arising from identity theft risks and establish
reasonable information security practices to protect the personal information in your possession.
Sources of Information include:
Federal Trade Commission, Texas Attorney General, Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, Consumer
Sentinel, WJS, USA Today, CNN, IDTI, PPL, ITAG, 60 Minutes, Human Resource Executive, Texas
Business Today, Magtek, Inc., Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., msnbc.com
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End of Module 4
Identity Theft
Proceed to the Module 4 quiz