Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance HONORS INITIAL CREDIT
Denzel is saving to buy a house and knows he needs a good credit score to qualify for a low-rate mortgage. He has been regularly checking his credit score. How can Denzel protect himself from identity theft?
Answer
A
Denzel should respond to the emails and texts that he receives advertising great mortgage rates.
B
Denzel should throw offers for new credit cards that he receives in the mail in the trash.
C
Denzel should contact the three credit bureaus to place a freeze on his reports.
D
Denzel should begin to check his credit score every week rather than once a month.