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Which of the following is the BEST way to protect against identity theft?
a) Discard old account statements weekly.
b) Use only local public access Wi-Fi.
c) Change online account passwords frequently.
d) Avoid emails from people who do not like you.
Identity thieves can use your personal information to:
a) Open a credit card
b) Sign up for electricity service
c) Get a cell phone contract
d) All of the above
Which of the following scenarios might indicate that you have been a victim of identity theft?
a) Your credit report displays accounts you did not open
b) You do not pay your credit card bill on time.
c) Both A and B
d) Neither A nor B
What is the safest way to dispose of old bank account statements?
a) Throw them out in a neighbor’s trash.
b) Shred them in a paper shredder.
c) Keep them bundled together in a folder.
d) Put them in the trash unopened.
Which new password is the strongest alternative to the weak password: ilovedogs?
a) $iL0V3dGs6!
b) LoveDogs18!
c) @EyelUvDawGs
d) All of the passwords are equally secure.
The safest action to take if someone claiming to be from your bank calls you to ask for account information is to:
a) Pull up the bank website and compare information
b) Hang up and call back using the bank’s official phone number.
c) Ask the caller to explain the account information they need in more detail.
d) Provide only your name and account number.
The best way to investigate fraudulent transactions on your credit card is to:
a) Review your recent credit card statements.
b) Review all old bank statements.
c) Keep a copy of your bank statements in a safe place.
d) Keep track of your monthly budget.
Which document puts you at the LEAST risk of identity theft?
a) Cash receipts
b) Pre-approved credit card offers
c) Old tax records
d) Paycheck stubs
It is generally safe to provide your Social Security Number to:
a) Anyone who asks you for it.
b) Verified trusted sources that need it.
c) School personnel who want to have it on record.
d) Close friends and relatives who do not know it.
What is the FIRST action you should take if you suspect there has been a fraudulent charge on your credit card?
a) Order your credit report to look for other fraudulent activity.
b) Call the store where the purchase was made and ask them to remove the charge.
c) Close all bank accounts associated with that credit card.
d) Contact the credit card company to report the fraudulent charge.
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