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1. Which of the following are ways that an 'identity thief' can obtain someone's credit card numbers and other pieces of identification?
2. Let's say you have a credit card which has no balance due on it. You've decided not to use it anymore. No monthly statements show up for it and you don't carry it with you. There is no way an 'identity thief' can get this card's number. True or False?
3. To minimize the amount of information an 'identity thief' can steal, which of the following should you NOT carry in your wallet or purse unless you absolutely need to?
4. When creating passwords and PINs (personal identification numbers), what information should you avoid using that could easily be discovered by an 'identity thief'?
5. You receive a phone call ... 'Today is your lucky day! You have been chosen by the Space Travel Sweepstakes to receive a free trip on the Space Shuttle. All we need is your credit card number and expiration date to verify you as the lucky winner.' Do you give out this information?
6. You have been pre-approved for a credit card, but you have too many already and decide to toss this bit of mail away. What should you do first?
7. If you are a victim of 'identity theft', it's important to act immediately to stop the thief's further use of your identity. Who should you contact first?
8. In the USA, when you call your credit card issuers for replacement cards, which of the following should you do?
9. In the USA, when you notify the bank of the theft of your ATM card, or personal checks, you should do which of the following?
10. In the United States, which of the following things can an 'identity thief' NOT do?
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