3.1 Identity Theft & Financial Fraud — Quiz

1.

How many identity theft reports did the US FTC receive in 2021?

2.

What makes synthetic identity fraud particularly hard to detect?

3.

Which of the following is a risk specific to medical identity theft?

4.

What is the first recommended step if you suspect you are a victim of identity theft in the US?

5.

Explain in your own words what synthetic identity fraud is and why children's identifiers are especially targeted.

6.

A criminal files a tax return in your name before you do. Which type of identity fraud dös this illustrate?