Houston Police Warn Auto Dealerships About Synthetic Identity Fraud
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What type of fraud was the woman caught attempting?

  • Vehicle theft
  • Synthetic identity fraud (correct)
  • Credit card fraud
  • Identity theft
  • How did the police describe the synthetic identity used by the suspect?

  • An entirely fabricated identity (correct)
  • A stolen identity from another person
  • A combination of real and fake information
  • An identity created by hacking government databases
  • What was the value of the car the suspect attempted to purchase using the synthetic identity?

  • $36,000 (correct)
  • $56,000
  • $46,000
  • $26,000
  • How did the dealership employees respond when they suspected fraud?

    <p>They called 911, and the suspect was arrested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the police sergeant, what makes fully synthetic identities concerning?

    <p>The potential for large-scale financial losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Scher say fraudsters do to create synthetic identities?

    <p>They use a combination of real and fake personal information to trick credit bureaus into lending credit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Houston Police Department (HPD) send out dealer alerts to the auto industry?

    <p>To warn dealerships about potential fraud before it happens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Alan Hman, what does he have to be meticulous about in every car deal?

    <p>Verifying the authenticity of the buyer's identity and financial information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Scher, who ultimately bears the burden of synthetic identity fraud?

    <p>The consumers, in the form of higher prices and rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what does Scher expect regarding the future trend of synthetic identity fraud?

    <p>It will gain momentum and become more widespread unless effective measures are taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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