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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.
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.
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.
4.
Your credit record can affect your ability to get a job.
True. Some employers check your credit record as part of their background check on you.
5.
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.