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Introduction to Identity Theft
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1.
Which of the following are ways to protect your computer from intrusion for identity theft?
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Use a firewall and maintain current virus protection
Protect financial information with a password, and avoid automatic log-in processes that store your account information
Use a secured browser
All of the above
All of the above. Using all of these steps can help ensure that your PC is protected.
2.
When your credit record is harmed by identity theft, you will learn about it right away.
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True
False
False. Though in some cases you might, in many others you won't until you try to take out a loan, which can be years down the road.
3.
If someone is looking over your shoulder at an ATM, what might he or she be hoping to see?
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Your PIN number
Your credit card number
Either your PIN number or your credit card number
Either your PIN number or your credit card number. A thief might be looking for either of those, or maybe both.
4.
It is a federal felony to use another person's identity to commit an unlawful act.
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True
False
True. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was established by Congress in 1998 to address this.
5.
The only known danger of medical identity theft is having large medical bills charged to you.
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True
False
False. There are other dangers; for example, a thief could put false information on your medical record, which could be life-threatening.
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