Identity Theft
How do you freeze your credit?
call all three credit agencies and request them to place a freeze on your credit, then come up with a pin to access your credit
What do you do when you get an email from a cousin trapped in a foreign country in need of money?
Call your cousin
What is this tactic called: “you can make a lot of money fast!”
get rich quick scheme
What kind of illegal lottery is commonly used as a front for scams?
foreign lottery
Describe the best way to view your credit score and how often you should do so.
Through all three credit agencies online or over the phone, and you should get one report every 4 months
What to do when a malware warning pops up on the internet?
Close the pop-up window and ignore it
What is this tactic called: “you have to make this purchase now, or else it goes away!”
last chance to participate scheme
What is the maximum amount of time a store can legally have a going out of business sale?
30 days
What are the 3 D’s of identity theft protection?
Deter, Detect, Defend
What is one way to prevent phone scams asking for ransom?
Create a family code word
What is this tactic called: “we have a great investment opportunity for you, but don’t tell your friends or family!”
secret plan scheme
What is the deceptive sales practice where someone tries to lure a customer in with a cheap item and then try to sell a more expensive item?
Bait and switch
Name 4 ways in which a scammer could access personal information.
Answers may vary
What is the Do Not Call registry and what is their number?
A way to opt-out of telemarketing, and their number is 1-888-382-1222.
What is this tactic called: “the manufacturer made too much of this product, we can sell you some of it at a super low price!”
left-over material scheme
Name 3 dangerous potential issues regarding online pharmacies
consult with a person with no medical training, sell fake or harmful foreign drugs, websites have high hidden costs