Basics Beginner: Introduction to Identity Theft

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Which of the following are ways to protect your computer from intrusion for identity theft?

Use a firewall and maintain current virus protection

Protect financial information with a password, and avoid automatic log-in processes that store your account information

Use a secured browser

All of the above

All of the above. Using all of these steps can help ensure that your PC is protected.

When your credit record is harmed by identity theft, you will learn about it right away.

True

False

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.

The only known danger of medical identity theft is having large medical bills charged to you.

True

False

False. There are other dangers; for example, a thief could put false information on your medical record, which could be life-threatening.

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

Malware

Hacking

Phishing. Phishing is impersonating an organization in email, over the phone, or via text to persuade you to give out your personal information.

It is a federal felony to use another person's identity to commit an unlawful act.

True

False

True. The Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act was established by Congress in 1998 to address this.