Identity Theft

Question 4 • OK-Personal Financial Literacy S1 – EDGNTY-83861 26-27

Which of the following represents an example of identity theft?

Answer

using another person’s credit card to make unauthorized purchases

sharing a password for a streaming service with a family member

providing your social security number when filling out a job application

receiving a phishing email but not providing personal information

Explanation

Identity theft includes using someone else’s personal or financial information without permission. Making unauthorized purchases with another person’s credit card is an example. Choice A describes this; choice B repeats the same wording.

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