Identity Crime Awareness Quiz

What is the average loss per person due to identity crime in the UK, according to the 2013 National Fraud Authority Annual Fraud Indicator?

• £1,000

• £1,200

• £1,500

• £2,000

How many hours can it take to fix the inconvenience caused by identity crime for a person or business?

• 50 hours

• 100 hours

• 200 hours

• 300 hours

Which of the following could be a consequence of personal information being compromised? (choose all the are relevent)

• Money has been withdrawn from their bank account without permission

• A fraudulent passport or driving licence has been created in their name

• Loans, mortgages or mobile phone contracts have been set up in their name

• Personal emails have been sent from their email account without consent

According to Tip 1, what should you do with your personal information on internet profiles like Facebook and LinkedIn?

• Share your full personal details including address and date of birth

• Only share your name and avoid posting your address or date of birth

• Make sure to post your phone number for verification

• It's recommended to share all personal information for transparency

What is one of the recommendations for creating a secure password according to Tip 2?

• Use your name as the password for easy recall

• Use two words or less to keep it simple

• Include a symbol and use both upper and lower case letters and numbers

• Keep a note of your passwords in your wallet

Where should you not keep a note of your passwords to ensure they are secure?

• In a password management app

• In your wallet or next to your personal device

• Memorised in your head

What should you do with your personal documents when getting rid of them?

• Throw them away intact

• Destroy them by ripping or shredding

• Leave them at a communal mailbox

• Store them in a shared area

What percentage of British adults report redirecting their post when they move house?

• 29%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

What will your bank or the police never ask you to do over the phone?

• Confirm your account number

• Ask for your 4-digit card PIN or online banking password

• Verify recent transactions

• Update your contact information

If you suspect fraud on your account and are instructed to take immediate action, what should you do?

• Transfer money to a new account as instructed

• Hang up and wait five minutes to clear the line before calling your bank

• Give the caller your personal information

• Send cash to the address provided by the caller