Identity Theft
What is the difference between identity fraud & identity theft?
Identity fraud: occurs when information is used to access money
Identity theft: happens when information is taken and used (even if it isn't used for financial gain)
What does PII stand for?
Personally Identifiable Information
Name 2 methods that fraudsters use to steal information
Theft
Dumpster Diving
Shoulder Surfing
Mail Fraud
Skimming
Which scam involves emailing?
Phishing Scams
You are more likely to have your identity stolen than have your car stolen or your home burglarized. True or False?
TRUE
Biographical Data is...
things a fraudster can find out that are specifically about you - name, where you live, relationships, career
What should never be kept in your wallet in case of theft? (2 things)
Pin Numbers - SSN cards
Name the 3 common scams:
Phishing Scams
Telephone Scams
Elder Fraud Scams
What's it called when an Identity Thief commits a crime on the internet impersonating you.
Cybercrime
What's the difference between biographical and biometric data?
Biographical - characteristics about your life
Biometric - characteristics about your unique physical features
I have a privacy screen protector on my phone to prevent...
Shoulder Surfing
Phishing scams use a ______ greeting in emails.
generic
What is a purpose of Identity Theft that is not for financial gain?
Medical treatments/prescriptions
Name the 4 PII
Biographical Data
Biometric Data
Medical Data
Financial Data
Which method commonly occurs at gas stations?
Skimming
What will a telephone scammer ask for when they call saying you've won the lottery?
Social Security Number
Banking Information
Name 1 of the 3 special cases of identity theft:
Child Identity Theft
Medical Identity Theft
Tax Identity Theft
What is the easiest way for Identity Thieves to collect PII that we often don't realize?
SOCIAL MEDIA
What should I do before throwing away mail with sensitive information?
SHRED IT
Only strangers commit elder fraud. True or False?
FALSE