CIS 118 Intro to PC Applications
identity theft
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1. Give a brief history of identity theft.
2. Name and explain 5 types of identity theft.
3. How many Americans got their identity stolen in 2016? What age group is most at risk for identity theft?
4. Where can you get a free credit report and what kind of information does it include?
5. What do thieves do with a stolen identity?
6. What are five warning signs of identity theft?
7. What are 5 steps you should take if you are a victim of identity theft?
8. What are 5 things you can do to decrease your risk of identity theft?
9. How should you protect yourself from cybercrime? (use www.usa.gov)
10. What is Identity Theft insurance? What does Identity Theft insurance cover, and it is it worth the money?
11. Do you know anyone who has had experienced identity theft? If so, did the victim find out how it was stolen?
