Useen Comprehension: Invisible Thieves

According to the text, what do many spam e-mails try to do?

• get your money

• use your credit carduse your credit card

• pretend to be you

• protect your information

What does the author list at the end of the text?

• different types of phishing scams

• suggestions for protecting yourself against fraud

• different kinds of fraud complaints

• the different amounts of money stolen in scams

It's possible for your identity to be stolen at any age.

What evidence from the text supports this conclusion?

• “They want your name, credit card numbers, and Social Security number. That information can be more valuable than your money!”

• “Many spam, or junk, e-mails try to get your money. They are from people who are "phishing" for your personal information.”

• “Sounds like a great deal. In fact, it sounds too good to be true. And it is. It's a scam. A scam is meant to trick people.”

• “Devon, 18, from San Diego, California, told Extra that his identity was stolen when he was just a kid!”

Based on the text, what can you conclude?

• If your identity is stolen, it can negatively impact your life for many years.

• Everyone who asks for your email wants to steal your identity.

• There is no way to prevent your identity from being stolen.

• If your identity is stolen, it is easy to recover it.

What is the text mostly about?

• a famous thief and how he hid from police

• tricks to steal your personal information

• different kinds of emails you can receive

• how to pay for something by credit card

Read this sentence from the text.

I can’t transfer my money out of the country because of local laws.

As used in the sentence, what does the word "transfer" most nearly mean?

• earn

• borrow

• spend

• move

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

People who have your personal information can steal from you, ________ don’t give your personal information to strangers!

• while

• after

• unless

• so

What is the main purpose of phishing scams?

• to provide entertainment

• to protect your personal information

• to steal personal information

• to promote online safety

How can individuals protect themselves from identity theft?

• by sharing personal information with strangers

• by ignoring all emails received

• by being cautious with personal information

• by responding to all emails requesting information

What is the consequence of falling victim to a phishing scam?

• nothing happens

• your identity is protected

• your personal information is compromised

• you receive a reward