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Introduction to Identity Theft
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1.
When shopping online, it is a good idea to make sure there is a _______ at the bottom of the Webpage.
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Padlock icon
Government seal
Password
Padlock icon. The padlock icon is a sign of extra security.
2.
It is a federal felony to use another person's identity to commit an unlawful act.
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True
False
True. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was established by Congress in 1998 to address this.
3.
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.
4.
Thieves can steal your Social Security number in order to _______.
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Make you pay their taxes
Open up accounts in your name
Opening up new forms of ID
All of the above
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.
5.
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.
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