6.04 Protecting Yourself From Fraud

When another’s personal information is used without their permission.

• Identity Theft
• Communication Fraud
• Credit Fraud
• Investment Fraud

Type of fraud by applying for and modifying credit 

• Identity Theft
• Communication Fraud
• Credit Fraud
• Investment Fraud

Fraud that occurs via mass marketing, mail, wire, telephone, Internet, etc. to deceitfully get money from people.

• Identity Theft
• Communication Fraud
• Credit Fraud
• Investment Fraud

Investors are deceived by individuals claiming to be financial advisors or have an investment guaranteed to make money.

• Identity Theft
• Communication Fraud
• Credit Fraud
• Investment Fraud

Scammers making claims that a person may be exempt from paying taxes.

• Identity Theft
• Tax Fraud
• Credit Fraud
• Investment Fraud

Thieves access personal information about you by doing all of the following EXCEPT

• Stealing a purse
• Diverting mail
• Skimming credit and debit card information
• Filing a report with local law enforcement

How can you protect your personal information

• Don’t carry your Social Security Card
• Carry your Social Security Card

You should sign credit and debit cards with signature and “Please See ID”

• True
• False

You should NOT memorize and use difficult PIN numbers for debit and credit cards

• False
• True

If you are a victim of fraud, you should do all of the following EXCEPT

• Keep record of details
• File a report with law enforcement
• Report it to the proper agency
• Wait 3 days