6. Don't Feed the Phish

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.

• Hidden

• Criminal

• Advertising

• News

Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?

• It's from a "friend in trouble."

• The message has a sense of urgency.

• 
  There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.

• 
  All of the above.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?

• You could no longer be you.

• Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

• 
  Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." What should you do?

• Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!

• Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.

• Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.

• Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.

Zack sees an online contest. He could win $10,000 instantly! On the sign-up form, he enters his name and email address. He is also asked to enter his nickname, the names of any pets, and his mom's maiden name. Should he do it?

• DO IT. The questions are silly, but it's worth it to win $10,000!

• DON'T! Identity thieves use such "clues" to figure out people's passwords.

Dana sees $200 wireless headphones on sale for just $5! She doesn't recognize the website. It only takes credit cards, not PayPal, and it asks for more detail than most sites do. She could use the credit card her parents gave her for emergencies. Should she do it?

• • DO IT. So long as she pays her parents back right away, it should be all right.

• DON'T! Identity thieves can charge people's accounts for fake sales. Ask Mom or Dad first.

Which of the below are possible consequences of identity theft? (Select all that apply.)

• Someone could apply for credit cards or loans in your name.

• You would no longer be able to be you.

• Someone could create false identification documents using your private information.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

Which of the following are NOT types of private information? (select all that apply.)

• Full Name

• Address

• Student ID Number

• Nickname