True/False Identity Theft Questions

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You should regularly check your credit report to detect identity theft early.

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True. It's a good idea to check your credit report at least once a year

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Identity theft can happen even if you don't use the internet.

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True. Identity theft can also occur when medical and financial are breached

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Identity theft is not a serious crime and doesn't have long-term effects.

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False. Identity theft is a serious crime and can have long term financial consequences

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Only adults are targets for identity theft.

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False. Identity thieves often target teens and children because their personal information is less likely to be monitored.

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It’s safe to share your password with close friends and family members.

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False. Even close friends and family members shouldn’t have access to your passwords; sharing them can increase your risk of identity theft.

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Using public Wi-Fi to check personal accounts is safe as long as you’re on a trusted website.

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False. Public Wi-Fi networks are often unsecured, and hackers can intercept your data even if you’re on a legitimate website.

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Identity theft only happens online.

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False. Identity theft can occur through physical means as well, such as stolen mail, dumpster diving for documents, or even stealing a wallet.

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Shredding documents with personal information can help prevent identity theft.

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True. Shredding sensitive documents, like bank statements and credit card offers, makes it harder for identity thieves to access your information.

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Using the same password across all your accounts is a safe and easy way to remember your login information.

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False. Reusing passwords makes it easier for hackers to access multiple accounts if one password is compromised.

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Social media doesn’t play a role in identity theft.

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• False. Information shared on social media (like birthdays, pet names, or schools attended) can give identity thieves clues to hack accounts or answer security questions.