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contacting all companies that opened fraudulent accounts. The longer the inaccurate information goes uncorrected, the longer it will take to resolve the problem.
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Take the Identify Theft Pop Quiz by answering the following True or False questions to test your knowledge of identity theft and what to do if you fall victim. You’ll find the answers on the next page.
1. _____ True or false? One of the best ways to protect your identity is by using online passwords only you would know—like your mother’s maiden name or the last four digits of the Social Security Number.
2. _____ True or false? The best way to get a free copy of your credit report is to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request.
3. _____ True or false? If someone has stolen information about your financial accounts, it’s best to wait for several weeks to see what they do with it before taking any action.
4. _____ True or false? If the stolen information includes your driver’s license or other government-issued ID, all you need to do is create a facsimile using a recent color photo.
5. _____ True or false? If the stolen information includes your Social Security Number, you can place an “initial fraud alert” by calling one of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies.
6. _____ True or false? Identity theft refers only to the theft of drivers’ licenses or name badges.
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