Understanding Identity Theft and Protection

What is identity theft?

• The act of stealing someone's physical property

• The act of obtaining and using someone else's personal information for fraudulent purposes

• The act of borrowing money from a bank

• The act of creating a new identity for oneself

Which of the following is a common method used by identity thieves?

• Sending emails with job offers

• Phishing scams

• Offering free online courses

• Sending holiday greetings

What is a phishing scam?

• A scam where thieves steal physical mail

• A scam where thieves use fake websites or emails to trick people into providing personal information

• A scam involving fake job offers

• A scam where thieves sell counterfeit products

How can you protect yourself from phishing scams?

• By clicking on all links in emails

• By verifying the sender's email address and not clicking on suspicious links

• By sharing your password with friends

• By ignoring all emails

What is one way identity thieves can obtain your personal information offline?

• By hacking into your computer

• By stealing your wallet or purse

• By sending you a text message

• By calling you on the phone

Which of the following is a good practice to protect your identity online?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Using strong, unique passwords for each account

• Sharing your passwords with friends

• Writing your passwords on a sticky note

What is a strong password?

• A password that is easy to remember, like "123456"

• A password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols

• A password that is your birthdate

• A password that is your pet's name

What is the purpose of a credit freeze?

• To prevent you from using your credit card

• To prevent identity thieves from opening new accounts in your name

• To lower your credit score

• To increase your credit limit

How often should you check your credit report for signs of identity theft?

• Once a year

• Every five years

• Every month

• Every week

What is one sign that you might be a victim of identity theft?

• Receiving a bill for a service you did not use

• Receiving a birthday card from a friend

• Receiving a package you ordered online

• Receiving a thank you note