CIA #2 Vocab

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FAFSA

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Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form completed by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

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Student loans

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Money borrowed to pay for education, which must be repaid with interest.

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Identity theft

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A crime where someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception.

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Phishing

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A method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive e-mails and websites.

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Data breach

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An incident where information is stolen or taken from a system without the knowledge or authorization of the system's owner.

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Skimming

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illegal practice of gaining access to credit card information

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Dumpster diving

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The practice of searching through commercial or residential waste to find items that have been discarded by their owner, often to commit fraud.

Prevention: SHRED DOUMENTS

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Insurances

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Financial products that provide protection against certain risks, such as loss, damage, illness, or death.

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Premiums

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The amount of money charged by an insurance company for coverage. that a person pays monthly

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Deductible

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The amount paid out of pocket by the policyholder before an insurance provider will pay any expenses.