Identity Theft

Identity Theft

​Objective

1. Identify ways of keeping credit information safe.

2. Create a plan to control personal information and prevent identity theft.

Open Ended

Write your understanding of the term Identity Theft.

Identity Theft; Explained

Identity theft is a broad term that applies anytime someone steals your personal information, such as your Social Security number, and uses it to create a new account, make a purchase or commit other fraud.

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Social Security Numbers can be used easily to steal someone's identity.

• true

• false

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If someone asks for your Social Security Number, they really need it and you have to give it to them.

• true

• false

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Social Security Numbers can be used easily to steal someone's identity.

• true

• false

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Which of the following are ways that an 'identity thief' can obtain someone's credit card numbers and other pieces of identification?

• Shoulder surfing at ATM machines

• All of these

• "Dumpster Diving" from a trash can

• Stealing mail from mailboxes

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To minimize the amount of information an 'identity thief' can steal, which of the following should you NOT carry in your wallet or purse unless you absolutely need to?

• Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Passport

• All of these

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When creating passwords and PINs (personal identification numbers), what information should you avoid using that could easily be discovered by an 'identity thief'?

• Last 4 digits of Social Security number

• Middle Name

• Birthdate

• All of these

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You have been pre-approved for a credit card, but you have too many already and decide to toss this bit of mail away. What should you do first?

• Run it through your home shredder

• Cut it up with scissors

• Tear it up into small pieces

• Any of these

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If you are a victim of 'identity theft', it's important to act immediately to stop the thief's further use of your identity. Who should you contact first?

• Bank/Credit Card Company

• Phone Company

• Insurance Company

• Police

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In the USA, when you call your credit card issuers for replacement cards, which of the following should you do?

• Ask for the same account numbers

• Ask that the old account be processed as 'account closed at consumer's request'

• Report the card as "lost or stolen"

• Ask if you can use the same PIN number so you don't have to remember a new one

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In the USA, when you notify the bank of the theft of your ATM card, or personal checks, you should do which of the following?

• Cancel your checking and savings accounts and obtain new account numbers

• Put stop payments on any outstanding checks 

• Ask the bank to issue you a secret password that must be used in every transaction

• All of these

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Which of the following are ways that an 'identity thief' can obtain someone's credit card numbers and other pieces of identification?

• Shoulder surfing at ATM machines

• All of these

• "Dumpster Diving" from a trash can

• Stealing mail from mailboxes

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If someone asks for your Social Security Number, they really need it and you have to give it to them.

• true
• false

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Let's say you have a credit card which has no balance due on it. You've decided not to use it anymore. No monthly statements show up for it and you don't carry it with you. There is no way an 'identity thief' can get this card's number. True or False?

• True
• False

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If someone asks for your Social Security Number, it is OK to ask how they plan to use it.

• true
• false

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Let's say you have a credit card which has no balance due on it. You've decided not to use it anymore. No monthly statements show up for it and you don't carry it with you. There is no way an 'identity thief' can get this card's number. True or False?

• True
• False

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It is essential that you secure your devices.

• true
• false

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To minimize the amount of information an 'identity thief' can steal, which of the following should you NOT carry in your wallet or purse unless you absolutely need to?

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Passport
• All of these

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Make sure you are using strong passwords.

• true
• false

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When creating passwords and PINs (personal identification numbers), what information should you avoid using that could easily be discovered by an 'identity thief'?

• Last 4 digits of Social Security number
• Middle Name
• Birthdate
• All of these

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You should carry your Social Security Card with you at all times.

• true
• false

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You receive a phone call ... 'Today is your lucky day! You have been chosen by the Space Travel Sweepstakes to receive a free trip on the Space Shuttle. All we need is your credit card number and expiration date to verify you as the lucky winner.' Do you give out this information?

• Yes
• No

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High school students are too young to get a credit report.

• true
• false

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You have been pre-approved for a credit card, but you have too many already and decide to toss this bit of mail away. What should you do first?

• Run it through your home shredder
• Cut it up with scissors
• Tear it up into small pieces
• Any of these

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A credit report can show if someone is using your information for their credit.

• true
• false

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If you are a victim of 'identity theft', it's important to act immediately to stop the thief's further use of your identity. Who should you contact first?

• Bank/Credit Card Company
• Phone Company
• Insurance Company
• Police

Multiple Choice

Identities are never stolen by someone you actually know.

• true
• false

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In the USA, when you call your credit card issuers for replacement cards, which of the following should you do?

• Ask for the same account numbers
• Ask that the old account be processed as 'account closed at consumer's request'
• Report the card as "lost or stolen"
• Ask if you can use the same PIN number so you don't have to remember a new one

Multiple Choice

Being turned down for government benefits because your SSN is being used already could be a sign of identity theft.

• true
• false

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In the USA, when you notify the bank of the theft of your ATM card, or personal checks, you should do which of the following?

• Cancel your checking and savings accounts and obtain new account numbers
• Put stop payments on any outstanding checks 
• Ask the bank to issue you a secret password that must be used in every transaction
• All of these

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Getting a notice that you didn't pay your income taxes when you weren't supposed to pay income taxes could be a sign of identity theft.

• true
• false

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In the United States, which of the following things can an 'identity thief' NOT do?

• File a change of address form for you at the post office
• An "identity thief" can do all of these things
• Obtain a passport in your name
• Write checks using your driver's license number as an ID

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Getting bills for stuff you didn't buy could be a sign of identity theft.

• true
• false

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Which is an act of identity theft?

• Receiving permission to use a parents’ credit card for school clothes
• Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal identification
• Taking the identity of another individual as inspiration for a costume
• Having the same name as another person

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An intentional effort to deceive another individual for personal gain

• Mean people
• Fake
• Fraud
• Crime

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Matt wants to guard his personal information. Which personal information is least likely to be used by scammers?

• Phone numbers
• Credit card numbers
• Bank account numbers
• Driver’s license numbers

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Which is NOT a positive credit card behavior?

• Post your credit card number on Facebook
• Be aware of how your credit card affects your credit history
• Pay the entire amount on time every month
• Check statement monthly for errors