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1.
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.
2.
How many states have laws against identity theft?
All of them. Though the laws differ in how much they cover, all states now have laws.
3.
Thieves can steal your Social Security number in order to _______.
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.
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.
It is safe to use automatic log-in processes on your computer, because the sites that save your account information and passwords are secure.
False. Another person can get onto your computer and take advantage of it. Also, not all sites are secure.