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WorksheetsML FBLA Financial Literacy - Identity Theft
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is identity theft?
The act of borrowing someone’s credit card without permission
The act of stealing personal information to commit fraud or theft
The act of sharing your personal information with a friend
The act of filing a police report about lost property
Which of the following is NOT a common method of identity theft?
Phishing scams
Dumpster diving for personal information
Keeping personal information secure in your wallet
Stealing mail from your mailbox
What is phishing?
A type of computer virus
A method of stealing information by pretending to be a legitimate entity in emails or websites
A secure way to protect your information online
A way to hide your identity while shopping online
What can identity thieves do with your personal information?
Open credit accounts in your name
Take your money and disappear
Send you unwanted junk mail
All of the above
What is one of the first steps you should take if you believe you are a victim of identity theft?
Ignore it and hope it goes away
Report it to your bank or credit card company
Share your personal information on social media
Change all your passwords to something easy to remember
Which of the following is an example of a piece of personal information that could be used for identity theft?
Your favorite color
Your full name, address, and Social Security number
Your favorite sports team
Your email address
What is a common sign that your identity may have been stolen?
Receiving calls from companies asking about purchases you didn't make
Finding out your credit score increased significantly
Receiving a birthday card from a company
Seeing a small increase in your bank account balance
What is one way to prevent identity theft?
Share your password with friends and family
Keep your Social Security card and other personal documents in a safe place
Post your personal information on social media for security
Use the same password for every account
Which of the following can help protect your personal information online?
Use weak, easy-to-remember passwords
Ignore requests for updates on your accounts
Use two-factor authentication for your accounts
Share your passwords with everyone you know
What is a credit report?
A summary of your income and spending
A record of your financial transactions and debts
A summary of your friends and family
A list of your social media accounts
How often can you get a free copy of your credit report?
Once a year
Once every two years
Once every month
Once every five years
What is a "skimming" device?
A device that helps you track your spending
A device used by criminals to steal information from credit or debit cards
A tool to help protect your personal data from hackers
A way to monitor your credit score
What should you do if you lose your wallet or purse?
Do nothing and hope it turns up
Immediately report the loss to your bank and credit card companies
Wait for the police to contact you
Keep your lost wallet a secret from everyone
What does the term "social engineering" mean in the context of identity theft?
Using social media to market products
Manipulating people into revealing confidential information
A method of securing your online accounts
Developing new technologies to protect personal information
What is a secure way to protect your passwords?
Write them down and store them on your phone
Share your passwords with trusted friends
Use a password manager to store and protect your passwords
Use the same password for all your accounts
What should you do if your credit card is stolen?
Keep using it to track any fraudulent activity
Report the theft to your credit card company immediately
Hide the theft and hope it doesn’t cause problems
Wait until you notice charges on your bill
What is "shoulder surfing"?
Looking over someone's shoulder to observe and steal their personal information
A way to protect your personal data when you are in public
A tool used to keep track of your credit report
A method to verify the legitimacy of an email
What is a Social Security number (SSN)?
A unique identification number issued by the government
A password for all your online accounts
A method of securing your bank account
A number used to track your social media activity
What can a thief do with your Social Security number?
Open credit accounts in your name
Apply for government benefits
Steal your tax refund
All of the above
How can you protect your computer from hackers?
Use antivirus software and keep it up to date
Never use passwords
Share your passwords with friends
Turn off your computer when not in use
