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Identity Theft

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Spyware It is malicious software (malware) that secretly installs on computers or mobile devices to monitor user activity, steal sensitive data—such as passwords, credit card numbers, and messages—and send this information to unauthorized third parties.
Dumpster Diving It’s the practice of searching through trash, such as public dumpsters or restricted areas, to find valuable information or items.
Firewall Is a network security system that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic based on established security rules.
Forgery It is simulated forgery (freehand copying), traced forgery (direct outlining), and simple forgery (writing a name without a model).
Fraud the intentional use of deception, trickery, or dishonest methods to gain an unfair advantage, typically resulting in financial or personal loss for another person or entity.
Identity Theft occurs when someone steals your personal information—such as your Name, Social Security number, or financial details—to commit fraud, such as opening accounts, stealing funds, or obtaining services without your permission.
Peer-To-Peer p2p network is a collection of connected computers with no single controller.
Phishing a cybercrime where attackers impersonate reputable organizations or individuals via email, text, or phone to steal sensitive data like passwords, credit card numbers, and bank details.
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 traditional physical postal system (USPS, Royal Mail, etc.) used to differentiate it from faster, electronic communication like email.
Scams a dishonest scheme to gain money or possessions from someone fraudulently, especially a complex or prolonged one.
Anti-virus software a security program designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware)—including viruses, ransomware, and spyware—from computers, laptops, and mobile devices.
Better Business Bureau a private, non-profit organization founded in 1912 that promotes marketplace trust by accrediting businesses, rating them (A+ to F), and mediating consumer complaints.
Federal Trade Commission an independent U.S. government agency created in 1914 to protect consumers and ensure competitive markets. It works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and anticompetitive business practices through law enforcement, rulemaking, and consumer education.
Equifax one of the Three nationwide credit reporting agencies that collects, analyzes, and sells consumer financial data. It creates credit reports used by lenders, insurers, and employers to evaluate creditworthiness and offers credit monitoring to individuals.
TransUnion one of the Three nationwide credit reporting agencies that collects, analyzes, and sells consumer financial data. It creates credit reports used by lenders, insurers, and employers to evaluate creditworthiness and offers credit monitoring to individuals.
Experian one of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies that collects, analyzes, and sells consumer financial data. It creates credit reports used by lenders, insurers, and employers to evaluate creditworthiness and offers credit monitoring to individuals.
Internal Revenue Service IRS) is the U.S. government agency responsible for administering and enforcing federal tax laws, collecting taxes, processing tax returns, and issuing refunds.
Solicitations refers to the act of requesting or seeking to obtain something from someone. In criminal law, solicitation is the inchoate offense of offering money to someone with the specific intent of persuading them to commit a crime.
Spam is any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk.
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