Identity theft

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/identity-theft

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key modus operandi?Phishing, smishing, vishing, malware, data breaches, insider threats, and physical document theft
2. How do thieves steal my personal information?They can trick you with fake emails or text messages, use computer programs that record what you type, or look through old mail and trash to find your documents.
3. Why is identity theft dangerous for me and my family?It can ruin your credit score, make it hard to get loans or rent a house, and cause a lot of stress and worry for you and your loved ones.

Social Engineering: Psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.