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Introduction to Identity Theft
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1.
When shopping online, it is safer to shop with a _______.
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Credit card
Debit card
Neither
Credit card. Credit cards offer more protection than debit cards.
2.
Your credit record can affect your ability to get a job.
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True
False
True. Some employers check your credit record as part of their background check on you.
3.
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.
4.
How many states have laws against identity theft?
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Only three
Eleven
All of them
Forty-five
All of them. Though the laws differ in how much they cover, all states now have laws.
5.
How can someone steal your identity?
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Someone can steal your identity by stealing your wallet, ordering an unauthorized credit report on you, or conning you into giving out personal data
Disgruntled employees can tap into your computer at work, where you may have personal data stored
Sometimes PIN numbers are obtained at ATM machines by looking over a shoulder, or even with binoculars
All of the above
All of the above. There are many ways to steal an identity, and these are just a few.
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