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Identity Theft Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Spyware | a type of malicious software that infects computers or mobile devices to steal sensitive information without consent |
| Dumpster Diving | they sift through trash (bins, recycling) to find discarded, sensitive information |
| Firewall | It acts as a barrier based on pre-set security rules to block unauthorized access and malicious data |
| Forgery | The fraudulent creation, alteration, or use of documents/items (e.g., checks, signatures, art) with the intent to defraud. |
| Fraud | The intentional deception, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts intended to trick another party, resulting in financial loss, damage, or unauthorized benefit to the perpetrator. |
| Identity Theft | someone steals your personal information to commit fraud, |
| Peer-to-Peer (P2P) | A peer-to-peer (P2P) network in which interconnected nodes ("peers") share resources amongst each other without the use of a centralized administrative system |
| Phishing | a cybercrime using deceptive emails, SMS, or calls that impersonate trusted entities to steal sensitive information |
| Shoulder Surfing | attackers directly observe or record a user's screen or keyboard to steal sensitive information |
| Snail Mail | slang for physical, traditional mail delivered by a postal service |
| Scams | a fraudulent or deceptive act or operation |
| Anti-Virus Software | a security utility designed to prevent, detect, and remove malicious software (malware)—such as viruses, ransomware, worms, and spyware—from computers and devices |
| Better Business Bureau | It rates businesses from A+ to F based on performance, ethics, and complaint history. |
| Federal Trade Commission | works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud. |
| Equifax | Equifax is one of the "Big Three" American consumer credit reporting agencies |
| TransUnion | TransUnion is one of the "Big Three" American consumer credit reporting agencies |
| Experian | Experian is one of the "Big Three" American consumer credit reporting agencies |
| Internal Revenue Service | the U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws |
| Solicitations | Solicitation to commit a crime involves seeking out someone else to engage in a criminal act |
| Spam | an unsolicited, bulk-sent message—via email, text (smishing), or social media—designed to deceive recipients into revealing sensitive personal or financial information |
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