Identity Theft

To protect against identity theft, it's important to regularly _________________ your bank account reports for any unauthorized transactions or suspicious activity.

To protect against identity theft, it is advisable to _________________ important documents containing personal information before throwing of them in the bin.

Why is it important to avoid showing personal information on social media platforms?

• It helps increase your popularity and engagement on social media.

• It allows strangers to get to know you better.

• It minimizes the risk of identity theft and protects your privacy.

• It makes it easier for friends and family to find you online.

Why is it important to have unique passwords for each online account you have?

• It makes it easier to remember all your passwords.

• It increases the chances of someone guessing your password.

• It minimizes the risk of multiple accounts being compromised if one password is exposed.

• It allows you to use the same password for all your accounts for convenience.

Identity theft is increasing

• TRUE

• FALSE

the illegal use of another person's personal details, for example in order to steal money

• authorize

• File a complaint

• impersonate

• Identity theft

Which of the following is a common method used by identity thieves to obtain personal information?

• Phishing emails

• Regular mail

• Face-to-face conversation

• Television ads

What is the term for pretending to be someone else online to steal their personal information?

• Hacking

• Phishing

• Impersonation

• Identity theft

Choose the correct sentence:

• Identity thefts are a serious crime.

• Identity theft is a serious crime.

• Identity thefts is a serious crime.

• Identity theft are a serious crime.

Which word best completes the sentence: To prevent identity theft, it is crucial to __________ your passwords regularly.

• change

• forget

• share

• ignore