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1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5.
Trojans and spyware are examples of _______.
Malware. Malware is software that damages or disables computers.