MOD 8

What is the safest way to dispose of old bank account statements?

Shred them in a paper shredder.

It is generally safe to provide your Social Security Number to:

Verified trusted sources that need it

Which type of password would be considered secure?

none of the above

What activities might require you to provide your social security number?

renting a car

Identity thieves can use your personal information to:

All of the above

Consumer protection laws might result in:

Fewer unwanted telemarketing calls.

The safest action to take if someone claiming to be from your bank calls you to ask for account information is to:

Hang up and call back using the bank's official phone number.

If you've been a victim of identity theft, what should you do after contacting the company that reported the suspicious charge and issuing a credit fraud report?

Order a credit report.

After a suspected identity fraud case has been resolved, you should:

both a and b

Which document puts you at the LEAST risk of identity theft?

cash receipts