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1.
When your credit record is harmed by identity theft, you will learn about it right away.
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.
2.
Federal law enforcement agencies investigate every case of suspected identity theft.
False. Federal law enforcement agencies will only investigate cases of suspected identity theft if the dollar amount is very high, or if many people are victimized by the same perpetrator.
3.
"Smishing" is a term that refers to stealing personal information via _______.
Texting. Smishing refers to baiting people via text messages and persuading them to divulge personal or financial information.
4.
Thieves can steal your Social Security number in order to _______.
All of the above. Because your Social Security number is used in so many places, it is the most useful piece of information to a thief.
5.
When shopping online, it is a good idea to make sure there is a _______ at the bottom of the Webpage.
Padlock icon. The padlock icon is a sign of extra security.