Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, social security number, credit card number, or other personal information for his own financial gain. Keep pace with new ways to stay safe online and share the methods with your friends and colleagues. For online safety information for specific age groups as well as more specific information on many of the following tips, see StaySafeOnline.org, which is powered by the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Never share identifying information online.

• Student ID number
• Date of birth
• Address
• Phone number