Financial Quiz
Today, if you don't have complete identity theft protection, you run the risk that your identity will be stolen.
That's because there are so many ways for criminals to get your information: data breaches, public records, computer viruses and by rummaging through your garbage. While you can't prevent criminals from getting your personal information that's already out there, you can make it more difficult for them going forward. Take this short quiz to find out if you're doing all you can to prevent criminals from stealing your identity.
Which of the Following Applies To You?
| YesNo | 1. | I use my mother's maiden name, my birthday, or Social Security Number (SSN) as a password. |
| YesNo | 2. | I carry Identification with my SSN on it such as my Driver's License, Medical Insurance or Social Security Card. |
| YesNo | 3. | I receive pre-approved credit offers in the mail. |
| YesNo | 4. | I do not shred all sensitive papers listing my personal information. |
| YesNo | 5. | I enter sweepstakes or contests that request my personal information. |
| YesNo | 6. | I have my SSN and/or Driver's License Number printed on my personal checks. |
| YesNo | 7. | I place telephone orders on my cell or portable phone. |
| YesNo | 8. | I have not checked my credit report in the last year. |
| YesNo | 9. | I do not destroy expired or unused credit cards. |
| YesNo | 10. | I use my debit card whenever I can. |
| YesNo | 11. | I have my checks mailed to my house. |
| YesNo | 12. | I give my personal information over the internet. |
| YesNo | 13. | I do not review my monthly bank or credit card statements. |
| YesNo | 14. | I do not have a firewall installed on my home computer. |
| YesNo | 15. | I reply to requests to update account information over the internet. |
| YesNo | 16. | I post my personal information on sites like Facebook and MySpace. |
| 0 | TOTAL | |
None of these apply to me.
Great job! You're doing all you can to prevent criminals from stealing your identity.
You obviously realize the serious risks involved from identity theft.
1-4 of these statements are true.
You have an elevated risk of being a victim of identity theft. Remember, this is no
time to be careless with your identity. Check your credit report regularly and look
for any suspicious activity on your credit card and bank statements.
5-9 of these statements are true.
Your risk of identity theft is high. Criminals will put a target on your back,
especially if you have good credit. It is essential for you to practice good habits
to protect your personal information and scour your financial accounts and credit
reports. Join Identity Force today and protect yourself before you become a victim
of identity theft.
10 or more of these statements are true.
You are severely at risk. If you aren't a victim of identity theft already, you
almost certainly will be. It is critical that you do everything you can to reduce
your vulnerability—closely examine your credit reports; Consider placing a
fraud alert on your credit so no one can open new accounts; Check with Social
Security to make sure no one is siphoning off your benefits.
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