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WorksheetsIdentity Crime Awareness Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the average loss per person due to identity crime in the UK, according to the 2013 National Fraud Authority Annual Fraud Indicator?
£1,000
£1,200
£1,500
£2,000
How many hours can it take to fix the inconvenience caused by identity crime for a person or business?
50 hours
100 hours
200 hours
300 hours
Which of the following could be a consequence of personal information being compromised? (choose all the are relevent)
Money has been withdrawn from their bank account without permission
A fraudulent passport or driving licence has been created in their name
Loans, mortgages or mobile phone contracts have been set up in their name
Personal emails have been sent from their email account without consent
According to Tip 1, what should you do with your personal information on internet profiles like Facebook and LinkedIn?
Share your full personal details including address and date of birth
Only share your name and avoid posting your address or date of birth
Make sure to post your phone number for verification
It's recommended to share all personal information for transparency
What is one of the recommendations for creating a secure password according to Tip 2?
Use your name as the password for easy recall
Use two words or less to keep it simple
Include a symbol and use both upper and lower case letters and numbers
Keep a note of your passwords in your wallet
Where should you not keep a note of your passwords to ensure they are secure?
In a password management app
In your wallet or next to your personal device
Memorised in your head
What should you do with your personal documents when getting rid of them?
Throw them away intact
Destroy them by ripping or shredding
Leave them at a communal mailbox
Store them in a shared area
What percentage of British adults report redirecting their post when they move house?
29%
50%
75%
90%
What will your bank or the police never ask you to do over the phone?
Confirm your account number
Ask for your 4-digit card PIN or online banking password
Verify recent transactions
Update your contact information
If you suspect fraud on your account and are instructed to take immediate action, what should you do?
Transfer money to a new account as instructed
Hang up and wait five minutes to clear the line before calling your bank
Give the caller your personal information
Send cash to the address provided by the caller
What should you not do if you receive unsolicited emails?
Delete the email immediately
Click on any links in the email
Report the email as spam
According to Tip 5, what should you do to protect your personal devices?
Install internet security software and keep it updated
Only use password-protected devices
Disconnect devices from the internet
Share passwords with trusted individuals
What additional measure is suggested in Tip 5 to secure your devices?
Regularly change your device's IP address
Ensure your devices are password protected
Backup your data to an external hard drive
Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks
What was the initial sign of identity theft that Sarah experienced?
Unauthorized transactions in her bank account
A stranger loitering near the communal post boxes
A phone call from a lender about a loan she didn't apply for
An email from a credit reference agency
What action did Sarah take after receiving a loan application pack for £10,000?
She immediately transferred the money to her account
She reported the incident to the police
She contacted her bank and other lenders to close the applications
She accepted the loan and spent the money
For how long were Sarah's details added to the Cifas protective register?
6 months
12 months
24 months
36 months
What should you do if you receive mail that seems suspicious or implies you have an account with the sender when you don't?
Ignore the mail as it is probably not important.
Contact a credit reference agency over the phone to report your concerns.
Wait for further confirmation before taking any action.
Send a reply to the sender asking for more information.
Where is one of the first places you can spot if someone is misusing your personal information?
Your bank statement
Your credit report
Your social media accounts
Your email inbox
What should you do if you do not recognize an account or a credit search from a company on your credit report?
Ignore it as it might be a mistake.
Contact the company directly to open an account.
Notify the credit reference agency.
Close your credit report.
Who should individuals or businesses report to if they have fallen victim to a fraud facilitated by ID crime?
The local police station
Action Fraud
The nearest bank
The credit reference agency
What is Protective Registration with Cifas?
A report you file after being a victim of ID crime.
A service to help recover lost identity documents.
A method to prevent fraud by monitoring your credit activity.
An additional way to try to prevent fraud taking place in your name.
How can you anonymously report information about those committing identity crime?
By calling Action Fraud.
By visiting the local police station.
By contacting Crimestoppers anonymously.
By sending an anonymous email to the credit reference agency.
