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Identity Theft Quiz
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spyware | software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive. |
| Dumpster Diving | search through dumpsters for other peoples personal information |
| Firewall | a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communication. |
| Forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art. |
| Fraud | Fraud is an intentionally deceptive action designed to provide the perpetrator with an unlawful gain or to deny a right to a victim. Types of fraud include tax fraud, credit card fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, and bankruptcy fraud. |
| Identity Theft | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. |
| Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | denoting or relating to computer networks in which each computer can act as a server for the others, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server. |
| Phishing | the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. |
| Shoulder Surfing | the practice of spying on the user of an ATM, computer, or other electronic device in order to obtain their personal access information. |
| Snail Mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email. |
| Scams | a dishonest scheme; a fraud. |
| Anti-Virus Software | Antivirus software, or antivirus software, also known as anti-malware, is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware. Antivirus software was originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, hence the name. |
| Better Business Bureau | BBB stands for the Better Business Bureau |
| Federal Trade Commission | a federal agency, established in 1914, that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace. |
| Equifax | Equifax is a credit bureau |
| TransUnion | TransUnion is a credit bureau |
| Experian | Experian is a credit bureau |
| Internal Revenue Service | The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the U.S. federal agency that oversees the collection of taxes—primarily income taxes—and the enforcement of tax laws. |
| Solicitations | the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone. |
| Spam | irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the internet to a large number of recipients. |
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