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Protect Beginner: Consumer Protection against Fraud

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1.
Which of the following will stop payment on your check in the event of identity theft?
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Both of the above. Both will stop payment on your check in the event of identity theft.
2.
Posting your birth date online is harmless.
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False. Thieves can sometimes use birth dates in conjunction with names to commit fraud against you.
3.
How can someone steal your identity?
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All of the above. There are many ways to steal an identity, and these are just a few.
4.
The only known danger of medical identity theft is having large medical bills charged to you.
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False. There are other dangers; for example, a thief could put false information on your medical record, which could be life-threatening.
5.
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, anyone inquiring about your credit report must first get _______ permission.
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Written. Written permission is required.
6.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
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Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.
7.
Telephone scammers demand immediate compliance from their victims because _______.
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Both of the above. Scammers don't want their actions to be exposed.
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Introduction to Consumer Protection against Fraud What Is Fraud? How to Resist Fraud What Protections against Fraud Are You Entitled To? What Is Identity Theft and What Forms Does It Take? How Can Your Identity Be Stolen? Preventing Identity Theft What to Do if Your Identity Has Been Stolen Summary of Consumer Protection against Fraud Find out what you learned