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1.
The only known danger of medical identity theft is having large medical bills charged to you.
False. There are other dangers; for example, a thief could put false information on your medical record, which could be life-threatening.
2.
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.
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.
If someone is looking over your shoulder at an ATM, what might he or she be hoping to see?
Either your PIN number or your credit card number. A thief might be looking for either of those, or maybe both.
5.
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.