Identity theft protection, step by step

Quick answer

This playlist starts with the FTC and Khan Academy on what identity theft is, then covers strong passwords, two-factor authentication, passkeys and phishing. NerdWallet and The Money Guy Show add money-specific steps, and the FTC explains how to recover. Press Play all on repeat, and A–B loop any checklist you want to follow.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Why Care About Identity Theft?Why Care About Identity Theft?FTCvideosPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Types of identity theft | Scams and fraud | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyTypes of identity theft | Scams and fraud | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Personally Identifiable Information (PII) | Internet safety | Khan AcademyPersonally Identifiable Information (PII) | Internet safety | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Cybersecurity: Crash Course Computer Science #31Cybersecurity: Crash Course Computer Science #31CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  5. 5What are the Signs of Identity Theft and How Can You Prevent It? | NerdWalletWhat are the Signs of Identity Theft and How Can You Prevent It? | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Can You Really Protect Your Identity Online?Can You Really Protect Your Identity Online?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Deter. Detect. Defend. Avoid ID Theft | Federal Trade CommissionDeter. Detect. Defend. Avoid ID Theft | Federal Trade CommissionFTCvideosPlay from here Loop
  8. 85 Ways to Help Protect Your Identity (CC available in 12 languages)5 Ways to Help Protect Your Identity (CC available in 12 languages)FTCvideosPlay from here Loop
  9. 9What Are the Best Ways to Protect Your Identity from Thieves?What Are the Best Ways to Protect Your Identity from Thieves?The Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Why creating a strong password really mattersWhy creating a strong password really mattersKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Yes, you need a password manager. Here’s why.Yes, you need a password manager. Here’s why.Khan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  12. 12How passwords and screenlocks help protect youHow passwords and screenlocks help protect youKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  13. 13How adding your phone number and 2-factor authentication helps protect your accountHow adding your phone number and 2-factor authentication helps protect your accountKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  14. 14How to Create Strong Passwords | Consumer ReportsHow to Create Strong Passwords | Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15What is a passkey - and is it the future of online security? | BBC NewsWhat is a passkey - and is it the future of online security? | BBC NewsBBC NewsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16How to avoid phishing attempts. However it’s spelled, it’s bad newsHow to avoid phishing attempts. However it’s spelled, it’s bad newsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Phishing attacks | Internet safety | Khan AcademyPhishing attacks | Internet safety | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Avoid Phishing EmailsAvoid Phishing EmailsIRSvideosPlay from here Loop
  19. 19How Chinese Criminals Steal Your Credit Card With Just One Text | WSJHow Chinese Criminals Steal Your Credit Card With Just One Text | WSJThe Wall Street JournalPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Get an Identity Protection PINGet an Identity Protection PINIRSvideosPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Easy Steps to Protect Your Computer and PhoneEasy Steps to Protect Your Computer and PhoneIRSvideosPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Mobile Banking Safety: How to Protect Your Finances Online | NerdWalletMobile Banking Safety: How to Protect Your Finances Online | NerdWalletNerdWalletPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Boosting Your Cybersecurity | 5 Questions With Fidelity | Fidelity InvestmentsBoosting Your Cybersecurity | 5 Questions With Fidelity | Fidelity InvestmentsFidelity InvestmentsPlay from here Loop
  24. 24How To Hack Proof Your Financial Life #AskTheMoneyGuyHow To Hack Proof Your Financial Life #AskTheMoneyGuyThe Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Protecting Yourself After A Security Breach | CNBCProtecting Yourself After A Security Breach | CNBCCNBCPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Eva Velasquez: How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft In The Wake Of Equifax Data Breach | CNBCEva Velasquez: How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft In The Wake Of Equifax Data Breach | CNBCCNBCPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Avoid Medical Identity Theft | Consumer ReportsAvoid Medical Identity Theft | Consumer ReportsConsumer ReportsPlay from here Loop
  28. 28How iPhone Thieves Lock You Out Of Your Apple Account | WSJHow iPhone Thieves Lock You Out Of Your Apple Account | WSJThe Wall Street JournalPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Victim of scam/identity theft? | Scams and fraud | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyVictim of scam/identity theft? | Scams and fraud | Financial mathematics (TX TEKS) | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  30. 30IdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover from Identity Theft | Federal Trade CommissionIdentityTheft.gov Helps You Report and Recover from Identity Theft | Federal Trade CommissionFTCvideosPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Recovering from Identity Theft | Federal Trade CommissionRecovering from Identity Theft | Federal Trade CommissionFTCvideosPlay from here Loop
  32. 32Confessions of an Identity Thief | Paral Bhogal | TEDxMilpitasHighSchoolConfessions of an Identity Thief | Paral Bhogal | TEDxMilpitasHighSchoolTEDx TalksPlay from here Loop
  33. 33What an Identity Theft Victim Can Teach Us About Cybercrime | Sandra Estok | TEDxYoungstownWhat an Identity Theft Victim Can Teach Us About Cybercrime | Sandra Estok | TEDxYoungstownTEDx TalksPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Identity Theft: How I Discovered My Secret Identity | Albert Frantz | TEDxSanFranciscoIdentity Theft: How I Discovered My Secret Identity | Albert Frantz | TEDxSanFranciscoTEDx TalksPlay from here Loop
  35. 35David Birch: A new way to stop identity theftDavid Birch: A new way to stop identity theftTEDPlay from here Loop

What is identity theft?

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal details, such as your name, ID number, or bank and card details, to open accounts, borrow money, claim benefits or file taxes in your name. It often starts with phishing messages, data breaches, weak passwords or stolen phones and documents.

How do I use RepeatWatch to secure my accounts?

A–B loop a step-by-step video while you set up a password manager or two-factor login on your own phone. Slow it to 0.75× to follow each screen, and save the steps on keys 1–9 so you can repeat them for every important account.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do first if my identity is stolen?

Contact your bank or card provider straight away, change passwords and turn on two-factor login. In the US, report it at IdentityTheft.gov; elsewhere, contact the police and your national fraud or consumer protection agency. Check your credit reports where they exist.

Do I need to pay for an identity protection service?

Not always. Many protective steps are free: strong unique passwords, two-factor login, checking statements, and in some countries freezing your credit. Paid services can help with monitoring, but compare what they offer with what you can do yourself.

Is this financial or legal advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not financial, tax or legal advice. Reporting systems and consumer protections differ by country, so for a personal situation contact your bank, the police or a qualified, regulated adviser.