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Basics Beginner: Introduction to Identity Theft

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1.
Identity theft can affect your health insurance by _______.
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Both of the above. These changes can cause health insurers to raise your premiums.
2.
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.
3.
When shopping online, it is a good idea to make sure there is a _______ at the bottom of the Webpage.
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Padlock icon. The padlock icon is a sign of extra security.
4.
"Smishing" is a term that refers to stealing personal information via _______.
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Texting. Smishing refers to baiting people via text messages and persuading them to divulge personal or financial information.
5.
How many states have laws against identity theft?
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All of them. Though the laws differ in how much they cover, all states now have laws.