Welcome to our 17-question true and false fraud prevention quiz. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of common fraud tactics and help you stay one step ahead of scammers. You'll gain valuable insights into how to identify and avoid fraudulent activities, empowering you to make informed decisions and safeguard your personal information.
The questions and answers used for the quiz are derived from general guidelines and practices recommended by IdentityTheft.gov, the FTC, and IC3, among other official sources.
Fraud Prevention Quiz
The answers follow the 17 questions below.
1. True or False: A first step if you suspect identity theft is to report it to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov.
2. True or False: You can report identity theft to IdentityTheft.gov online.
3. True or False: Freezing your credit does not prevent new fraudulent accounts from being opened.
4. True or False: It's safe to share your Social Security number over email if asked by a trusted source.
5. True or False: Using simple passwords repeatedly is advised by the FTC for convenience.
6. True or False: Antivirus software is recommended to protect against malware and scams.
7. True or False: If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and asks for personal info, you should comply immediately.
8. True or False: Personal devices are secure without any additional measures like strong passwords or software updates.
9. True or False: Reporting to IC3 assists the FBI in tracking and responding to cybercrimes.
10. True or False: You should only report identity theft if you lose money.
11. True or False: Using public Wi-Fi to make purchases is safe if the website uses HTTPS.
12. True or False: It's safe to provide your credit card number over the phone to a caller who claims to be from your bank.
13. True or False: You should review your credit report at least once a year.
14. True or False: Children cannot be victims of identity theft.
15. True or False: Social media platforms never pose any risks in terms of identity theft.
16. True or False: You should update your software when prompted to protect against security vulnerabilities.
17. True or False: Email is a secure method to send sensitive information if it is encrypted.
Fraud Prevention Quiz Answers
1. True or False: A first step if you suspect identity theft is to report it to the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov.
Answer: True
2. True or False: You can report identity theft to IdentityTheft.gov online.
Answer: True
3. True or False: Freezing your credit does not prevent new fraudulent accounts from being opened.
Answer: False
4. True or False: It's safe to share your Social Security number over email if asked by a trusted source.
Answer: False
5. True or False: Using simple passwords repeatedly is advised by the FTC for convenience.
Answer: False
6. True or False: Antivirus software is recommended to protect against malware and scams.
Answer: True
7. True or False: If someone calls claiming to be from a government agency and asks for personal info, you should comply immediately.
Answer: False
8. True or False: Personal devices are secure without any additional measures like strong passwords or software updates.
Answer: False
9. True or False: Reporting to IC3 assists the FBI in tracking and responding to cybercrimes.
Answer: True
10. True or False: You should only report identity theft if you lose money.
Answer: False
11. True or False: Using public Wi-Fi to make purchases is safe if the website uses HTTPS.
Answer: False
12. True or False: It's safe to provide your credit card number over the phone to a caller who claims to be from your bank.
Answer: False
13. True or False: You should review your credit report at least once a year.
Answer: True
14. True or False: Children cannot be victims of identity theft.
Answer: False
15. True or False: Social media platforms never pose any risks in terms of identity theft.
Answer: False
16. True or False: You should update your software when prompted to protect against security vulnerabilities.
Answer: True
17. True or False: Email is a secure method to send sensitive information if it is encrypted.
Answer: False
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