Identity Theft and Scams Review Q's

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What is identity theft?

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Identity theft is a crime where someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal information.

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What is the most comprehensive method to protect against identity theft suggested by Ethan?

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1. Safeguarding personal information such as social security number, bank account details, and passwords. 2. Using strong and unique passwords for online accounts. 3. Being cautious while sharing personal information online or over the phone. 4. Regularly monitoring bank and credit card statements for any suspicious activity. 5. Shredding important documents before disposing of them. 6. Using secure and updated antivirus software. 7. Being wary of phishing emails and scams. 8. Avoiding using public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions. 9. Considering freezing credit reports to prevent unauthorized access. 10. Staying updated on the latest security practices and news.

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What are some common signs of a scam? Options: unsolicited emails or messages, requests for personal information, poor grammar or spelling, suspicious links or attachments, and a sense of urgency

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unsolicited emails or messages, requests for personal information, poor grammar or spelling, suspicious links or attachments, and a sense of urgency

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How can someone avoid falling victim to a scam?

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Be cautious of suspicious emails, links, and attachments; verify website legitimacy; use strong passwords.

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What is online shopping fraud?

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Fraudulent activities during online shopping transactions.

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What are some red flags to look out for when shopping online?

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suspiciously low prices, unsecured payment methods, lack of customer reviews or ratings, unfamiliar or untrustworthy websites, and poor customer service

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Imagine William, Scarlett, and Maya are planning to do some online shopping for the upcoming school event. What advice would you give them to protect themselves from online shopping fraud?

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Use secure and reputable websites, verify the seller's reputation, avoid sharing personal information, use strong and unique passwords, regularly monitor bank statements, and be cautious of suspicious emails or links.

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What are social media scams?

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Fraudulent activities on social media platforms that deceive users into providing personal information or money.

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What are some common types of social media scams? Options: cat phishing scams, fake giveaways, romance scams, and identity theft scams, investment scams, email scams, lottery scams

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cat phishing scams, fake giveaways, romance scams, and identity theft scams

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How to identify and avoid social media scams? Options: Harper suggests clicking on every link and message received, Nora thinks sharing personal information freely is the way to go, Evelyn recommends using weak and common passwords, Or, they could all be cautious of suspicious links or messages, verify the authenticity of accounts and profiles, avoid sharing personal information, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and regularly update privacy settings.

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They could all be cautious of suspicious links or messages, verify the authenticity of accounts and profiles, avoid sharing personal information, use strong and unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and regularly update privacy settings.