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If someone sends you an email claiming to be from a certain organization, it may or may not be legitimate. If it is not legitimate, then it is _______.
Phishing. Phishing is impersonating an organization in email, over the phone, or via text to persuade you to give out your personal information.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
It is a federal felony to use another person's identity to commit an unlawful act.
True. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was established by Congress in 1998 to address this.