Identity Theft

What is identity theft?

• A type of financial investment

• A method of securing personal information

• A crime involving the unauthorized use of someone else's identifying information

• A legal way to transfer credit card debts

Which area is most notably affected by identity theft?

• Educational records

• Library memberships

• Social media accounts

• Finances

What is a common method used by identity thieves to obtain personal information?

• Providing free medical check-ups

• Offering free software upgrades

• Stealing mail or credit cards

• Conducting public surveys

How can identity theft affect your chance of renting a house?

• Improves your chances of renting a decent house

• Gives you access to better houses or rooms

• Negatively affects your credit score so a landlord won't rent to you

• Makes it easier for landlords to make a decision

What should you do to prevent identity theft?

• Carry all your credit cards

• Post personal information online

• Shred documents with personal information

• Use public Wi-Fi for online banking

Which of the following is recommended for shopping online securely to prevent identity theft?

• Shop on any site regardless of its security

• Use only secured sites and a credit card

• Use a debit card instead of a credit card

• Share your social security number for discounts