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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 safer to shop with a _______.
Credit card. Credit cards offer more protection than debit cards.
3.
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.
4.
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.
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.