Identity Theft Answers

Which of the following represents an example of identity theft?

Which is an example of protected personal information?

Daniella attempted to file her tax return and learned that someone had already filed a fraudulent return using her name.After contacting the FTC and the IRS, which step would help to resolve the issue?

Who should you contact if your personal identity has been compromised?

Talia noticed a small charge in her checking account that she did not recognize. She has not experienced any other signs of identity theft.What should Talia do next to be proactive?

Karen received a letter from her place of employment indicating that a data breach occurred within the organization and that personal employee information has been compromised.Which type of theft does this scenario represent?

Rose is going on vacation. What protective measures should she take to be proactive against identity theft?

What are suggested guidelines for resetting and remembering passwords?

Sami recently went on vacation and posted pictures of her trip on her social media. She then updated some of her passwords. Shortly after she noticed unusual activity on her social media account but not on any other accounts.How can Sami protect herself from identity theft?

Mark and Tonya are applying for a car loan and have been denied. They know they have no other debt, and their bills are always paid on time. When the loan officer shows them their low credit score, they review their credit report to see several new credit accounts with large balances opened in their name.Which type of theft does this scenario represent?