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WorksheetsIdentity Theft Part-2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following passwords is the most secure?
03011999 - it's my birthday
password - easy to remember
Football2018 - a combination of letters & numbers
#mhalll+1! - a combination of letters, numbers, & characters
At what website can you report an instance of identity theft?
reportmyidentitytheft.com
getbackyouridentity.gov
annualcreditreport.com
identitytheft.gov
Why is it important to act fast if you suspect you are a victim of identity theft? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)
The longer you wait, the more potential problems to fix
There is a 7 day window to report identity theft
With more time, the ID thief has more time to cheat you
There is a fee if reported later than 30 days
An extended fraud alert is good for
One year
Five years
Seven years
Ten years
True or False: A credit freeze is the same as a fraud alert.
True
False
Which is a warning sign that someone is using your information? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)
You find credit card charges you did not make
You get bills for medical services you did not use
Debt collectors call about debts that are not yours
Debit card transactions are taking a long time to process
Which government agency oversees & provides information on identity theft?
Federal Communications Commission
Department of the Treasury
Federal Trade Commission
None
Identitytheft.gov helps you recover from identity theft by
Checking your credit score
Creating a recovery plan just for you
Getting a free copy of your credit report
Contacting your local police department
What is a reasonable way to protect yourself from identity theft? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)
Know the signs of phishing
Always pay cash; never use a debit or credit card
Strengthen your passwords
Check your credit report often
The government authorized site to check your credit report is
Freecreditreport.com
Annualcreditreport.com
Creditreport.gov
Equifax.com
