What is the fastest growing crime in America?
Identity Theft
Name two ways to prevent identity theft. (There were eight.)
Educate, Check credit report, Check monthly statements, Don't give out info, Secure websites, Strong Passwords, Shred Mail, Firewall
What is common knowledge?
Information that everybody already knows that you do not need to cite, example is George Washington's birthday.
What do you do if you are a victim of identity theft? (There are five.)
Contact FTC, notify the 3 credit bureaus, file police report, contact creditors, make complaints in writing
What is the best practice for your PINs for credit or debit cards?
To memorize them.
Why is it not a good idea to keep all your credit cards in your wallet or purse?
Because it can get stolen.
What is tricky about online communication?
Lack of emotional details and tone so it leads to misunderstandings.
What is identity theft?
when someone takes your personal information and pretends to be you
What are ways your identity can be stolen?
dumpster diving, shoulder surfing, wallet is stolen, through business records, spoofing, phishing, con game (phone calls)
What is a spoofed site?
a website set up to look like another website (fake site)
What is a redirect from a legitimate site that sends a customer to a criminal's spoofed site?
Pharming
What are two examples of Security Threats?
Virus, Spoofed site, phishing, shoulder surfing, pharming, malware, spyware
What are the first two emoticons used on the Internet?
smiley face and frowny face
Why is it important to disregard Internet hoaxes, chain emails, and constant messaging?
It can contain harmful viruses and could clog up your email
Why are people meaner online than in person?
They can stay anonymous.
What is a digital footprint?
someone's online activity that can be traced back to them
