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Identity Theft Prevention
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9 students

Identity Theft Prevention

Stay Safe, Secure and In Control in the Digital World
Created byLisa Newton
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Protect themselves from identity theft and fraud online
  • Keep their devices clean and secure from malware and tracking
  • Recognise the latest tricks and scams used by cybercriminals
  • Choose strong passwords and manage their digital security settings
  • Apply additional security measures to protect their small business online
  • Understand how to respond quickly if their identity or data is compromised

Course content

5 sections18 lectures2h 48m total length
  • Introduction9:09
  • The danger is real!6:58

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites - just bring a willingness to take your online safety seriously.

Description

Every day, thousands of people have their identity stolen. Their bank accounts emptied. Their credit destroyed. Their personal information sold. And most of them never saw it coming - because they didn't know what to look for.

I know this feeling personally. I was the victim of a $2,400 Facebook fraud - money gone, trust shaken, and a hard lesson learned. That experience is what drove me to go deep on digital security and build this course.

The truth is, protecting yourself online is not complicated. But it does require knowing the right things - and most people simply don't. Scammers are sophisticated, relentless, and constantly evolving their tactics. The good news is that with the right knowledge, you can stay several steps ahead of them.

In this course, I walk you through everything you need to know to protect your identity, your devices, and your personal information online. You'll learn how to spot phishing scams and fake websites before they catch you out, how to clean and secure your devices, how to choose strong passwords and manage your digital footprint, and how to stay safe on public networks.

I also cover URL and search engine security, browser history and cookie management, and the add-ons and settings that could be putting you at risk right now without you even knowing.

For small business owners, I include targeted advice on the specific threats that make businesses vulnerable — because the stakes are even higher when it's not just your information on the line.

You'll leave this course with 10 golden rules for staying safe online - practical, proven, and immediately applicable.

Your personal information is worth protecting.

Enrol today and take back control of your digital life.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who uses the internet and wants to protect their personal information from identity theft
  • Small business owners concerned about online scams, phishing, and cybersecurity threats
  • Anyone who has experienced fraud or a data breach and wants to prevent it from happening again