ID Theft Quiz

What type of identity theft is when a person use a real or counterfeit version of someone else's identification to shift the blame of a citation or arrest on that person?

Criminal Identity Theft

What type of identity theft is when a person uses your Social Security number on a work application in order to possibly piggy back on your legal work status?

Employment Identity Theft

For identification purposes, you should always carry your Social Security card in your wallet

False

You must supply your Social Security number upon request

False

Your Social Security number and phone number should be printed on checks

False

What Federal agency is in charge of dealing with complaints of identity theft

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

What are the five steps you should take if you're a victim of ID theft?

File a fraud alert Initiate a credit freeze File an identity theft report Contact credit Bureaus and business Place an extended fraud alert

What type of identity theft is when a person use your name and health insurance number to gain access to medical services?

Medical Identity Theft

You receive a phone call or email saying you have won something, but they need your social security number. Do you give out this information?

No

You get a credit card offer, student loan statement, or credit card statement in the mail. When you're done with it, you should

Shred it

What's the term for devices that attach directly to credit card machines and record information

Skimmers

What type of identity theft is when a person may use the Social Security number to get other information about you?

Social Security Identity Theft

What type of identity theft is when a person use your personal information to file taxes on your behalf?

Tax Identity Theft

What should you do to protect your identity?

never give out your social security number

Why is it easy to steal the identity of a child?

they are young and no one is checking their credit

What is the most common form of identity theft?

Credit Card Fraud

What is phishing?

A scam designed to trick a person into divulging personal information

What type of identity theft is when a person use a child's Social Security number to apply for government benefits or loans?

Child Identity Theft

An identity thief who obtains your personal information by going through items you have thrown out is using a technique known as

dumpster diving