Defensive strategies can stop scammers in their tracks, and it starts with keeping your personal information secure. Don’t share your ATM PIN with anyone, check your mail often, and stay on top of account activity.
Watch the video to learn more Preventative Steps, then test your knowledge at the end of the lesson.
One way to prevent identity theft is by keeping your PINs and passwords secure. Another form of prevention is:
A. Eating out less at restaurants
B. Keeping cards in a magnetic wallet
C. Leaving lights on when you’re away from home
D. Checking your mail often
How can you reduce the number of physical documents you have lying around?
A. Close older credit card accounts
B. Go paperless with electronic statements
C. Keep all important forms in one place
D. Do not keep copies of anything
If you’re using public Wi-Fi or a hotspot to connect to the Internet, you should not submit sensitive information on a website.
A. True
B. False