Identity Fraud Awareness Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a common way that identity thieves get hold of your data?

  • Physical appearances (correct)
  • Unsecure browsing
  • Data breaches
  • Dark web marketplaces

What kind of information can be stolen in identity theft?

  • Name and address
  • Social Security number
  • Account numbers for credit cards, bank accounts, or medical insurance
  • All of the above (correct)

What is a data breach?

  • When someone gains access to an organization's data without authorization (correct)
  • When someone physically steals your personal information
  • When someone impersonates you
  • When someone shares your personal information on the dark web

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to protect your information when shopping online?

<p>Responding to emails or messages that ask for personal information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you suspect identity fraud?

<p>Create a Personal Recovery Plan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to protect your information at home?

<p>Entering personal information on a public computer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a fraud alert on your credit reports?

<p>To order copies of your credit reports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used by identity thieves to steal personal information?

<p>Data breach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of identity fraud?

<p>Denial of public benefits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to protect your personal information and lower your risk of identity theft?

<p>Sharing personal information on social media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can an identity thief do if they gain access to your credit card information?

<p>Make unauthorized purchases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common type of information stolen in data breaches?

<p>Physical appearance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of identity fraud?

<p>Damage to credit score (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a fraud alert on your credit reports?

<p>To lower the risk of identity theft (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of credit card theft?

<p>Harassment by debt collectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method used by identity thieves to steal personal information?

<p>Data breach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a skimming device used for by identity thieves?

<p>Stealing data from credit cards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can an identity thief do if they gain access to your personal information?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to protect your information when shopping online?

<p>Using passwords that are easy to guess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential consequence of identity fraud?

<p>Having your bank account frozen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a fraud alert on your credit reports?

<p>To alert creditors to verify your identity before opening new accounts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you suspect identity fraud?

<p>Order copies of your credit reports (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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