What is identity theft and how can you avoid it?

What is identity theft?

When someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission

When someone borrows your personal information for a short period of time

When someone accidentally shares your personal information

When someone guesses your personal information correctly

Which of the following is a red flag that may indicate potential identity theft?

Unfamiliar charges on your bank statement

Receiving a new credit card in the mail that you didn't apply for

Noticing unauthorized withdrawals from your bank account

Forgetting your password for an online account

Which of the following is a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents?

What should you do if you suspect you are a victim of identity theft?

Contact your financial institutions and credit reporting agencies

Ignore it and hope it goes away

Post about it on social media for help

Confront the suspected identity thief directly

Which of the following is a secure way to create strong passwords?

Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters

Including numbers and special characters

Using common dictionary words

Using the same password for multiple accounts

Keeping passwords written down in an easily accessible place

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

Phishing

Skimming

Shredding

Pretexting

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for protecting your personal information online?

Using strong, unique passwords

Enabling two-factor authentication

Sharing your passwords with trusted friends

Being cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments

Regularly updating your software and antivirus programs

What is a common warning sign that your computer may be infected with malware used for identity theft?

Slow performance and frequent crashes

Increased internet speed

Enhanced security features

Automatic software updates

What is the purpose of a credit freeze?

To restrict access to your credit report

To increase your credit score

To prevent identity theft completely

To cancel all your credit cards

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