Identity Theft and Privacy Quiz

What are the 8 forms of I.D?

1. State I.D

2. Driver's License

3. Credit/Debit cards

4. Membership cards

5. Birth certificate

6. Social security #

7. Passport

8. Work/school ID

Privacy

 state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people

Identity

who you are as a person

Identity theft

fraudulent use of a person's identity information

what is a social security number?

• 9-digit # used as a means of ID

• Unique to each person

• Assigned at birth

• if lost or stolen you CANNOT get a new one

Skimming

a special device is planted in card readers and ATMs that steal card information when cards are swiped

Hacking

the gaining of unauthorized access to data in a system or computer

Dumpster diving

going through garbage (physical or digital) to find documents that were thrown out

Stealing

taking someone’s personal items physically (ex: purse, wallet, etc.)

Pretexting

When someone calls you pretending to be someone you know/using fake information to get your real information

Phishing

usually emails where someone pretends to be a company to get you to share information or click a link/attachment to steal your information

Ways to prevent identity theft:

1. strong passwords

2. memorization (not writing passwords down)

3. don’t get scammed (don’t give info to telemarketers)

4. check card statements, bank statements, and credit score often

What to do if you get your identity stolen:

1. contact credit bureaus

2. make sure calls/complaints are recorded or in writing - documented

3. close/freeze/cancel open accounts or cards with suspicious activity

4. file complaint with federal trade commission

5. if something was physically stolen then file a police report

3 credit bureaus

1. transunion

2. equifax

3. experian

Federal Trade Commission

federal agency that enforces consumer protection