Identity Theft Prevention Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of scam?

• Phishing

• Vishing

• Smishing

• Fishing

How might you know that your identity was stolen?

• You get a bill for something you didn't buy.

• You meet someone who looks just like you.

• A friend invites you to their birthday party.

• You get a coupon in the mail for a free car wash.

What should you do if your wallet is stolen?

• Freeze any credit cards or debit cards that were in your wallet

• Put a fraud alert on your credit report

• Review your free copy of your credit report

• All of the above

What would be a secure password to use online?

• The word “password”

• 12345678

• Your birthdate

• 1Ha$p&Ud

If you're using your credit card online, the safest place to do that is:

• The library. Nothing bad ever happens there.

• Your own computer on a secured network.

• A coffee shop.

• Nowhere. Just don't do it.

It's safe to use a wifi hotspot to buy something on your smartphone, right?

• True

• False

You get a pop-up or an email that says your security software is out of date. You should:

• Click on the link to update your security software.

• Close the pop-up or delete the email.

• Click the link and hope for the best.

• Not have security software.

On your Instagram page, it’s a good idea to:

• Post lots of pictures of your friends without asking them.

• Tell people where you are and what you’re doing, all the time.

• Know your privacy settings and check them when the site’s policies change.

• Be outrageous, since nobody but your friends will see what you post.

You get a message from a friend who’s in trouble in another country. She needs you to wire her money to help. What do you do?

• You reply to that message to see how you can help.

• You get in touch with your friend in a different way to see what’s up.

• Wire the money immediately.

Why is it important to regularly check your bank and credit card statements for unfamiliar transactions?

• To ensure you're not overspending.

• To keep track of your subscriptions.

• To identify any unauthorized transactions that could indicate identity theft.

• To report to the bank for a refund.