Cybertraps Podcast

Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton was a victim of identity theft and wrote a book about the experience called “The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity.” Dr. Betz-Hamilton is now a professor at South Dakota State University specializing in identity theft. Isolated and moved around because of identity theft of her parents Axton was over half a million dollars in debt. Only found out the identity of the thief after her mom died. Parents can freeze credit reports Parents should check all three credit reports for each child. Experian Transunion Equifax If you’ve been a victim of Identity theft: File a police report Freeze your credit Get a counselor.

Show Notes

Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton was a victim of identity theft and wrote a book about the experience called “The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity.”

Dr. Betz-Hamilton is now a professor at South Dakota State University specializing in identity theft.

  • Isolated and moved around because of identity theft of her parents
  • Axton was over half a million dollars in debt.
  • Only found out the identity of the thief after her mom died.
  • Parents can freeze credit reports
  • Parents should check all three credit reports for each child.
  • Experian
  • Transunion
  • Equifax
  • If you’ve been a victim of Identity theft:
  • File a police report
  • Freeze your credit
  • Get a counselor.

What is Cybertraps Podcast?

We explore the risks arising from the use and misuse of digital devices and electronic communication tools. We interview experts in the fields of cybersafety, cybersecurity, privacy, parenting, and technology and share the wisdom of these experts with you!