Can You Answer These Identity ThEFT Questions?

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1. Pin numbers are now needed for more and more services every year.

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The statement suggests that the need for pin numbers is increasing every year. This implies that pin numbers are becoming more essential for accessing various services. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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Can You Answer These Identity Theft Questions? - Quiz

Explore the critical topic of identity theft, its impacts, and preventive measures. This quiz covers aspects like financial loss, mail safety, eavesdropping, and payment cloning, enhancing awareness and... see morepreparedness against this growing crime. see less

2. _____________ information is one of the most sought after fields of information that the identity thief is after.

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Credit/Debit card information is one of the most sought after fields of information that identity thieves target. This is because credit/debit card information provides access to a person's financial resources and can be used for fraudulent transactions. Identity thieves can use this information to make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash, or even create new accounts in the victim's name. Therefore, protecting credit/debit card information is crucial in preventing identity theft.

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3. Identity theft is a relatively new crime that has surfaced over the last decade.

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Identity theft is not a relatively new crime that has surfaced over the last decade. In fact, identity theft has been a prevalent crime for much longer than that. It involves stealing someone's personal information and using it for fraudulent purposes. While advancements in technology may have made it easier for identity theft to occur, the crime itself has been around for much longer than a decade. Therefore, the statement is false.

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4. Point of payment cloning is where you have purchased a product or service and paid with your card.

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The statement is stating that point of payment cloning occurs when you use your card to make a purchase and pay for a product or service. This implies that the act of payment cloning can happen during a transaction where the card is used for payment. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct.

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5. ______ is often an opportunist crime, though many make it one of their methods of intelligence gathering.

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Eavesdropping is often an opportunist crime, as individuals take advantage of the opportunity to listen in on private conversations or gather information without permission. However, it is also a method used by many for intelligence gathering, where individuals intentionally listen to conversations to gather information for various purposes. Eavesdropping can be done through various means, such as wiretapping or monitoring electronic communications.

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6. The results of identity theft can be devastating for the victim which includes: (Select four)

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Identity theft can have severe consequences for the victim. Financial loss is one of the main outcomes, as the thief may use the victim's personal information to make fraudulent transactions or open accounts in their name. Losing jobs can also occur if the thief uses the victim's identity for illegal activities, leading to criminal charges that can affect their employment. Additionally, identity theft can strain relationships and lead to the breakdown of marriages. Criminal arrests are another possible outcome, as the victim may be wrongly implicated in illegal activities committed by the thief using their identity.

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7. Mail may be seen by others in several ways which includes: (Select four)

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Mail may be seen by others in several ways, including when it is delivered to the wrong address, when you move address, when post is sought by burglars in a break-in, and when post is lost.

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8. Match the following statements:
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Pin numbers are now needed for more and more services every year.
_____________ information is one of the most sought after fields of...
Identity theft is a relatively new crime that has surfaced over the...
Point of payment cloning is where you have purchased a product or...
______ is often an opportunist crime, though many make it one of their...
The results of identity theft can be devastating for the victim which...
Mail may be seen by others in several ways which includes: (Select...
Match the following statements:
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