Idenity Theft

Where should you keep your social security card?

• In you wallet
• With your parents
• In a secure place at your home
• In the bank

What should you do with paid bills or other important documents that have personal information on it?

• Put in the trash
• Shred them
• Give to your parents
• Keep them in your house

If you are under 18 years of age you do not have to worry about identity theft.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Mary is going on a two week vacation. What should she do about her mail.

• Tell a  friend to get  it for her
• Have a neighbor get her mail
• Tell the mail carrier
• Go online and request a vacation hold with the post office

Identity theft is

• When someone steals your identity  and uses it for financial gain
• When you buy something on credit
• When your family needs your information for business reasons

Michael left his debt card on his desk. Later he found that $100 was taken out of his account. What could he have done to prevent this?

• Always keep the card with him
• Lock his door
• Keep card in a locked drawer or cabinet
• Don't let your family or friends in your room

What should you do to prevent identity fraud when using an ATM?

• Type in password really fast
• Be aware of the people around you and cover the keyboard with your hand
• Have a friend stand next to you

When should you check your credit report

• Every year
• Every six months
• Every two years
• Once a month

This can invade your computer when you open an attachment

• Malware
• Fishing
• Solicitation scam

What personal information you never send over the computer

• Address
• Phone Number
• Email address
• Social Security Number