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10 Cards in this Set
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What is Identity Theft?
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When someone steals your information and pretends to be you.
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Why shouldn't you use your credit card to buy things off of a unprotected website?
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Because someone can get your credit number and spend your money.
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Is it safe to put your social security number on the internet?
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No, because if someone gets that number they can act as you with anything.
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What are the 4 main ways to report Identity Theft?
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1. Call the police.
2. Call the bank that the account was stolen from. 3. Call your other banks. 4. Call your credit card companies. |
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If someone calls you and tells you they have a great deal for you, should you believe them and give them your information?
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No. It will most likely be a scam and they will steal your money.
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Why is it important to memorize your social security number?
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Because then you do not have to carry around your social security card and take the chance of loosing it or someone stealing it.
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What should you do with your old bank papers and old credit cards?
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Cut them up into small pieces and throw them away.
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How can you have your bank help you from identity theft?
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Have them call you if there is a purchase over a certain amount, or if there is a purchase in a different state.
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Which is better to use local banks or national banks?
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Local banks because they have less customers to watch out for than a national bank.
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What should you do if you have credit cards that you have NOT used in six months?
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Cancel them.
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