consumer protection

Best way to protect against identity theft

Change online account passwords frequently

Consumer protection laws might result in

Fewer unwanted telemarketing calls

Identity thieves can use you personal info to

Open a credit card, sign up for electricity service, and get a cell phone contract(all of the above)

Scenario that indicates u are a victim of identity theft

Your credit report displays accounts you did not open

Safest way to dispose of old bank account statements

Shred them in a paper shredder

What is an example of a string password

$y0usuck?

Safest action if someone claiming to be from your bank calls you to ask for account information

Hang up and call back using the banks official phone number

Way to protect sensitive info from identity theft

Limit how many credit cards you carry

Best way to investigate fraudulent transactions on your credit card

Review your recent credit card statements

After a suspected identity fraud case has been resolved you should

Continue to monitor you credit reports and accounts and keep all copies of relevant documents(both A and B)

Which document puts you the least at risk of identity theft

Cash receipts

Primary goal of CFPB

To protect consumers by regulating financial products and services

It is safe to provide you social security number to

Verified trusted sources that need it

Where could and identity theft access ur personal information

Public wifi and stored password data on you phone(Both A and B)

Which action is helpful if you are a victim of identity theft

Withdraw your money from all accounts

First action you should take is you suspect there has been a fraudulent charge

Contact credit card company to report charge

Activities that require social security number

Starting a new job

Consumer protection laws are meant to

Prevent unfair or deceptive business practices

Second step after being a victim of identity theft

Order a credit report