In this increasingly digital world, sharing information online can be a risky prospect. Just how safe is your identity and what can you do to protect your interests?

Internal Auditor Sonya von Heyking and Darren Schell of the University's Information Security Office have the answers. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, they will present Identity Theft: Knowledge and Prevention as part of the Lunch and Learn series on campus.

Beginning at noon in D634, the presentation will discuss topics such as:

- Why the bank machine can be part of the problem

- Liability differences between credit and debit cards

- Recognizing and avoiding e-mail scams

- How to know if you're a victim

- File-sharing programs that are sharing more than you think

Open to everyone, you are invited to bring your lunch and learn about the many methods used by criminals to obtain your personal information, the impact that their fraudulent activities can have on you, and some tips to protect yourself from Identity Theft.

Questions and discussion following the presentation are welcome.