Types of Identity Theft
True or False: The creation of fake identities can range from harmless to criminal activity.
True
What 3 social media apps are the biggest sources of fake accounts?
Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
What is it called when a person creates a fake Instagram account for emotional expression?
A "finsta"
True or False: It is hard for a person to create a fake identity and steal your information.
False
What is financial identity theft?
The most common form, where criminals open credit cards, take out loans, or make purchases using someone else’s information.
What percent of profiles are fake on dating apps?
10%
1/10 Profiles
What relational dialectic discussed relates to the motivations behind a fake Instagram account (a finsta).
Openness-Closedness
What is a sign of a fake identity or account?
Possible answers:
They're too perfect
They avoid FaceTime
Their story does not add up
They have very little Social Media
They ask for money
What is Medical Identity Theft?
Using another person's identity to receive medical treatment or prescriptions
When people are trying to bypass background checks by using fake identities, what type of platform are they on?
Travel Websites/Platforms
What three reasons might cause someone to create a fake Instagram (a Finsta)?
-Emotional Expression
-Stress Relief
-Social Experimentation
What is one way to protect yourself from fake accounts?
Possible answers:
Do your Digging
Ask questions
Don't Overshare
Listen to your gut
Talk to someone you trust
Block and report