Which is NOT something an ID thief might realistically do with info from Carsons stolen wallet

Take a college admissions exam in Carson’s name.

Which is not an example of ID theft/fraud?

Using your debit card at another bank's ATM

Which would be most effective to decrease fradulent use of credit cards?

sign back of card with "please see ID"

Which of the following is an act of identity theft

Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal ID

What is a general rule when dealing with credit reports to minimize identity theft?

check each credit report at least once a year

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1
Which is NOT something an ID thief might realistically do with info from Carsons stolen wallet
Take a college admissions exam in Carson’s name.
Rent an apartment under Carson’s name
Use Carson’s name during an arrest
Make purchases with Carson’s credit card
2
Which is not an example of ID theft/fraud?
Making up a credit card number for an online purchase
Taking someone's wallet and ID
Going to the bank to cash a check you found on the street
Using your debit card at another bank's ATM
3
Which would be most effective to decrease fradulent use of credit cards?
sign back of card with "please see ID"
give account numbers over internet rather than phone
Carry all cards in wallet so they won't get lost
using only a credit card so you only have 1 bill each month
4
Which of the following actions will not make an individual vulnerable to identity theft?
Responding to an email from your depository institution
Using a computer without updated spyware
Throwing mail in the garbage
Paying cash for a movie ticket
5
Which personal information is LEAST LIKELY to be used by scammers?
bank account numbers
phone numbers
driver’s license numbers
credit card numbers
6
How often should you purchase fraud protection/ID watch (ex. Lifelock)
Once a year
Never
Every 6 months
Once a month
7
What is a safety tip to follow when shopping online
Shred sales receipts as soon as the item is received
Use a credit card
Use a debit card
Black out the bank account numbers on the credit card bill
8
Which of the following is an act of identity theft
Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal ID
Having the same name as another person
Taking identity of someone else as inspiration 4 a costume
Receiving permission 2 use a parents credit card for clothes
9
Which of the following is best for online purchases?
Debit Card
Mailing a check
Mailing Cash
Credit Card
10
What is a general rule when dealing with credit reports to minimize identity theft?
report mistakes to only 1 credit report agency
keep credit reports handy so they can be checked frequently
wait 60 days to dispute any possible incorrect info
check each credit report at least once a year

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