Identity Theft Quiz

In an age where personal information is more accessible than ever, understanding the intricacies of identity theft is paramount. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on how identity theft occurs, the methods used by thieves, and the steps you can take to safeguard your identity. Sharpen your awareness and empower yourself with the knowledge to stay one step ahead of identity thieves. Let’s get started and see how much you know!

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Identity Theft Quiz Questions Overview

1. What is identity theft?

A type of scam involving fake products

The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person’s private identifying information

A method of hacking into computers

A way to protect your personal information

2. Which of the following is a common method used by identity thieves?

Sending phishing emails

Selling legitimate products

Offering free services

Providing tech support

3. What should you do if you receive an email asking for your personal information?

Reply with the requested information

Ignore the email

Report it as spam and delete it

Forward it to a friend

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of identity theft?

Financial identity theft

Medical identity theft

Criminal identity theft

Product identity theft

5. What is a common sign that you might be a victim of identity theft?

Receiving unexpected bills

Winning a lottery

Getting a promotion at work

Finding a new job

6. Which federal agency in the United States handles identity theft complaints?

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

7. What is ‘phishing’?

A type of fishing activity

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information

A method of protecting personal data

A way to encrypt data

8. What should you do if you suspect your identity has been stolen?

Do nothing and hope it resolves itself

Contact your bank and credit card companies

Ignore it

Change your email address

9. How can you protect your personal information online?

Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts

Share your passwords with friends

Use the same password for all accounts

Ignore software updates

10. What is ‘skimming’ in the context of identity theft?

A method of reading data from a credit card

A way to encrypt data

A type of phishing scam

A method of deleting data

11. Which of the following is a safe practice to protect your identity?

Sharing your Social Security number freely

Shredding documents with personal information

Using public Wi-Fi for banking

Writing down your passwords

12. What is the purpose of a credit freeze?

To prevent new credit accounts from being opened in your name

To lower your credit score

To increase your credit limit

To close your bank accounts

13. Which of the following is a secure way to dispose of old electronics?

Throwing them in the trash

Selling them online without wiping data

Donating them without wiping data

Using a certified e-waste recycler

14. What is ‘shoulder surfing’?

A type of surfing sport

A method of spying on someone’s personal information

A way to protect your identity

A type of phishing scam

15. How often should you check your credit report?

Once a year

Every month

Every five years

Never

16. What is ‘pretexting’ in the context of identity theft?

A method of protecting personal data

A way to encrypt data

A technique where someone lies to obtain personal information

A type of phishing scam

17. Which of the following is a sign that your identity might have been stolen?

Receiving a job offer

Noticing unfamiliar accounts on your credit report

Winning a contest

Getting a tax refund

18. What is the best way to protect your Social Security number?

Carrying your Social Security card with you

Sharing it only with trusted entities

Posting it on social media

Using it as a password

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