PROTECTING YOUR POSSESSIONS AND IDENTITY -
ext. broll students walking
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
Stealing, burglary and identity theft happen more often than anyone
would like. In fact, theft is consistently the most common crime on
college campuses.
_STUDENT INTERVIEWS_
FEMALE STUDENT: They hadn't locked their door the night before.
FEMALE STUDENT: My wallet stolen.
FEMALE STUDENT: Somebody came in, that they didn't know.
MALE STUDENT: Tennis shoes.
FEMALE STUDENT: Stole a laptop, an Xbox, and a camera.
FEMALE STUDENT:I lost three I-pods.
FEMALE STUDENT: And he walked right out.
FEMALE STUDENT:I once had my helmet and goggles stolen.
FEMALE STUDENT: And they never caught him.
FEMALE STUDENT: Textbooks are a big thing that gets stolen, that really sucks.
FEMALE STUDENT:I actually had clothing stolen out of the dryer once.
FEMALE STUDENT: My entire wallet stolen, which had credit cards, I.D.,
passport, money, everything... And I felt absolutely hopeless.
FEMALE STUDENT: And it made me feel like, very suspicious of people.
FEMALE STUDENT: Just trying to figure out who had done it.
MALE STUDENT: So I feel more stupid than anything else.
FEMALE STUDENT: It's just really unfortunate that other people would
have to resort to stealing it, when they would most likely feel the same
way if theirs was stolen..
FEMALE STUDENT: When you just walk down the street and you see people walk past you, like I wonder if they did it.
CHRISTIANA_ OUTSIDE Library
The on-camera host is seen outside the dorm as students exit and enter. A
bike rack is nearby. A biking student will leave the bike in the rack
(unlocked) and a moment later, a bike stealer will take the bike. BIKE
THEFT BEHIND HOST
CHRISTIANA
You may think that campus crime is committed by seasoned criminals. And
you'd be wrong. Campus crime is usually committed by your fellow
students. Stealing, burglary and personal identity theft on campus are
usually crimes of opportunity. If it is easy to take - someone takes it.
CHRISTIANA ON CAMERA INSIDE Runstrom Hall Lower Level
ADD CG: '80% campus crimes by insiders'
CHRISTIANA (CONT'D)
Statistics show that nearly 80% of campus crimes are committed by
members of the college community. And while theft and burglary can occur
anywhere and at anytime, most occur during daylight hours.
PURSE_ IS STOLEN - SW HALL
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
This purse contains credit cards, debit cards, ID a social security card and car keys.
STUDENT THIEF: ...but I'll see you at dinner okay?
STUDENT THEFT VICTIMS: Okay, bye! See you later.
BOOKS_ TAKEN FROM BACKPACK_ - SW HALL
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
This backpack contains textbooks worth hundreds of dollars. If you've
marked your textbook in a secret place, you can claim it as your stolen
property if they're recovered.
IPOD_ TAKEN - SW HALL
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
This i-Pod has 6,000 tunes on it and was ignored for just a second. Gone - just as quickly.
INT. OLD RESIDENCE HALL OPPORTUNITY THEFT GIRL OR BOY ROOM
Graphic - Ticking clock in lower left corner
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
In most cases of reported burglary, thieves enter without force. Most
thieves stay in a room between 30 and 60 seconds. That's less than the
time it probably takes you to walk down the hall to check on something.
CHRISTIANA NEXT TO OLD RESIDENCE HALL DOOR LEFT UNLOCKED
CU - THE DOOR HAS A SIGN ON IT WHICH READS "SARA, BE BACK 2:30. WAIT FOR ME!"
CHRISTIANA (CONT'D)
Sometimes, we even invite the thief inside. If were to do just one thing
to keep your stuff safe, it would be lock your door. She enters the
room...
INT. whiskey river hacker sitting at table with laptop
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
Thieves can even steal your identity - without you knowing it.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS PHISHING?
FEMALE STUDENT : To get a fish?
MALE STUDENT: I have no idea what phishing would mean with regard to computers, I know how to like fish for fish and stuff.
MALE STUDENT: There's emails that are coming out, trying to get your social security number and all that.
MALE STUDENT: You know like email you pretending to be a certain company, or a certain person from overseas.
MALE STUDENT: Like the dude in Haiti, who needs your account number to route stuff through.
FEMALE STUDENT: Just reply to this email, and we'll reset it for you,
but they're not actually working with the company so really they're just
looking for your account information.
INT. whiskey river hacker
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information such as a
user name, password or credit card details. It usually starts as an
email request.
ON CAMERA CHRISTIANA (outside Cafeteria)
OR, it could be someone posing as the campus IT department, and asking for your password or log-in information.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS PHARMING?
FEMALE STUDENT: I'm terrible at computers, but I don't think it's a good thing.
MALE STUDENT: I've never heard of pharming either, sorry.
FEMALE STUDENT: I think of agriculture.
MALE STUDENT: Pharming, I do not know what pharming is.
FEMALE STUDENT: That sounds sketchy.
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Pharming is when someone tries to get personal or private information,
usually financial, by setting up a website that pretends to be
legitimate.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS HACKING?
FEMALE STUDENT: That's when someone gets in to your computer that you don't want in your computer.
FEMALE STUDENT: And then getting their like Visa card number or something, stealing.
MALE STUDENT: Get through a firewall, so you can access someone else's information.
FEMALE STUDENT: Someone gets into something that they shouldn't be, usually of confidentiality.
STUDENT ALONE IN A CORNER_ ON A LAPTOP_ WITH EMPTY CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES_ AROUND HIM
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Hacking is when someone changes a computer program by changing the code
itself. Sometimes they do it for the thrill. Other times it is
malicious. Simply put, it is someone on a computer who does not belong
there.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS DUMPSTER DIVING?
MALE STUDENT: I've never heard of dumpster diving, to be honest.
FEMALE STUDENT:I personally went dumpster diving for a futon at the end of last year.
MALE STUDENT: Dumpster diving I think is where somebody digs through
your trash in order to find personal information, whether it's your
social security number, or you know credit card numbers, or anything
like that.
A _DUMPSTER DIVING STUDENT_ LOOKS AROUND, THEN REACHES INTO A WASTE PAPER BASKET_ AND PULLS OUT [A CREDIT CARD STATEMENT_?]
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Dumpster diving is just what it sounds like. Someone going through a
campus dumpster or wastebasket looking for credit card bills or bank
statements.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS SHOULDER SURFING?
FEMALE STUDENT : Someone looking over your shoulder, while you're on the internet?
FEMALE STUDENT: If they're doing online shopping.
MALE STUDENT: When they're doing like passwords or account numbers, I think.
FEMALE STUDENT: I have no idea.
MALE STUDENT: Looking over someone’s shoulder as they type passwords, perhaps?
FEMALE STUDENT: I have no idea what shoulder surfing is.
STUDENT BUYING SOMETHING ONLINE_ WHILE ANOTHER _STUDENT PEERS OVER SHOULDER
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Shoulder surfing is when someone looks directly at your screen to obtain
information. They could be getting your PIN at a bank ATM, or your
credit card information during your shopping cart check-out.
GRAPHIC - WHAT IS SOCIAL ENGINEERING?
A _WHISKEY RIVER STUDENT/hacker_ IS TYPING ON HIS LAPTOP_ IN A NON-CAMPUS LOCATION
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Social engineering is when someone cons someone else into revealing
secure information to gain access to an organization's or company's
website or database. It works because people are innately trusting, and
can be tricked into being helpful.
INT. OLD RESIDENCE HALL CHRISTIANA IN A COMMON AREA WITH STUDENT.
CHRISTIANA
It's unrealistic to think that students won't have social networking
pages or buy products and services online. But you can be smart about
it.
GRAPHICS_Visuals of a variety of myspace / facebook pages with pertinent
details 'grayed' or fuzzed out. Highlight the rights and wrongs as
mentioned.
HIGHLIGHT THE REAL NAME, REAL PHONE NUMBER AND REAL JOB LOCATION ON PHONY PROFILE PAGE
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
Avoid using your full real name, your real address and your real job
location. Your friends can find you, but so can a stalker. And NEVER
post your date of birth, social security number or driver's license
number.
HIGHLIGHT THE CHAT AREA CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Also - don't chat or IM with anyone you don't know in real life.
HIGHLIGHT A LAND LINE PHONE NUMBER, IM SCREEN NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS, BLOG ADDRESS CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Don't post your land line phone number because reverse look-up is way too
easy. For that matter, don't post your email or blog addresses either.
PHOTO of spring break arrest.
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And remember that photos on the web live forever.
INT. OLD RESIDENCE HALLCHRISTIANA IN A COMMON AREA WITH _STUDENT IN BACKGROUND_ ON CAMERA
CHRISTIANA
Would you want your first real boss or future in-laws to view the
remnants of your spring break escapades? I didn't think so. Here's a few
other safe identity tips:
INT. STUDENT UNION Cutaway views of students in the computer / coffee shop area.
COFFEE SHOP STUDENT DIGS IN PANTS POCKET FOR BIG FAT WALLET ADD CG 'carry fewer cards'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.)
Carry only the identification and credit cards you'll need.
COFFEE SHOP STUDENT BUYS A COFFEE
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When you're paying with a credit or debit card, stick to businesses or restaurants you know.
ADD CG 'use low limit cards or cash'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Use a card with a low credit limit or better yet - use cash.
STUDENT CHECK HIS/HER EMAIL_ADD CG 'ignore stranger email'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When you're online, don't reply to unwanted email - it could be someone phishing.
STUDENT SHOPPING ON BESTBUY.COM OR AMAZON.COM_ ADD CG 'use caution when shopping online'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When you're shopping online, stick to well-known and reputable businesses.
STEALING STUDENT_ CROWDING THE SHOPPING STUDENT ADD CG 'be aware of surroundings'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Be aware of anyone who invades your computer space. It may, or may not, be harmless.
SHOPPING STUDENT LOGS OFF ADD CG 'always sign off/log out'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And always sign off or log out after paying bills online and after using
campus computers. Trace evidence can be left on computers that a hacker
could exploit.
INT. OLD RESIDENCE HALLCHRISTIANA IN A COMMON AREA WITH STUDENT IN BACKGROUND ON CAMERA ADD CG 'shred sensitive paperwork'
CHRISTIANA
When you receive regular mail - either shred it or tear it up after
reading it, if it has any financial or private information. When you're
sending regular mail - skip your dorm or sorority mail drop
ADD CG 'use U.S. Postal service'
CHRISTIANA (CONT'D)
and use an official U.S. Postal service mailbox. Here's a few other suggestions to protect your possessions and your identity:
SHOWERING STUDENT EXITS ROOM AND LOCKS DOOR BEHIND HER
ADD CG 'lock door when leaving'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
When you're in the residence hall, make sure you always close and lock your door - even if you're only gone for a few minutes.
MAIL_ LYING OPEN ON A DESK - GIRL'S ROOM ADD CG 'secure sensitive mail'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Never leave mail lying around. It's harder to steal if it's harder to find.
PILE OF CLOTHES_ ON THE DRYER ADD CG 'remove laundry promptly'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
Don't leave your expensive clothes in the laundry room if you expect to wear them again.
BIKE LOCK ON BIKE RACK_ ADD CG 'use cut resistant locks'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
If you have a bike, register it with Campus Public Safety. Also, invest in a cut resistant lock and use it.
CAR PARKED PARKING LOT - female student entersADD CG 'always lock car doors'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
If you have a car on campus, keep it locked, and parked in a well-lit,
patrolled area. Don't leave valuables in plain sight. Either put them in
the trunk, or take them with you.
STUDENT ON CELL PHONE WITH BACKPACK ZIPPED AND CLOSE BY ADD CG 'guard possessions at all times'
CHRISTIANA (V.O.) (CONT'D)
And no matter where you are on campus, guard your personal belongings as though you were at an airport.
CHRISTIANA IN A COMMON AREA WITH STUDENT IN BACKGROUND ON CAMERA
CHRISTIANA
That means keeping your zippers zipped, snaps snapped, eyes and ears
open. It's impossible to keep your possessions 100% safe, 100% of the
time - but if you follow these safety tips, you've got a better shot at
it.