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

sign back of card with "please see ID"

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

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

check each credit report at least once a year

Which of the following is an act of identity theft

Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal ID

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

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