Managing Financial Information Answers

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It is important for victims of identity theft to contact the authorities

A
after determining whether they have lost any money.
B
quickly to protect themselves from embarrassment.
C
after determining how someone stole their identity.
D
quickly to protect themselves from financial losses.
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The tables show two ways to pay off $500 in credit card debt.

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$15 a month because it will let the person keep more spending money
B
$100 a month because it will free up credit to buy other things
C
$15 a month because it will save money in the long run
D
$100 a month because it will reduce the amount of interest paid
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Which person is a victim of identity theft?

S
Suzie, whose e-mail was stolen and used to apply for a credit card from a major retailer
M
Michael, whose credit score was stolen and used to make a down payment on a home
P
Pam, whose smartphone was stolen and used to make a mortgage payment
T
Thomas, whose credit card information was stolen and maxed out at a jewelry store
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Which of these scenarios most puts Margaret at risk of identity theft?

A
Margaret manages her bank account through its website while using a restaurant’s public wifi.
B
Margaret manages her bank account by calling her bank directly and using personal information for identification.
C
Margaret manages her bank account by visiting a local branch and signing paperwork for the bank teller.
D
Margaret manages her bank account by keeping personal records to compare to the bank’s records.
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Which consequences can victims of identity theft face? Check all that apply.difficulty getting a loan or credit cardan increase in debtthe loss of a jobdifficulty keeping assetsa loss of moneydifficulty landing a new job

A
difficulty getting a loan or credit card
B
an increase in debt
C
the loss of a job
D
difficulty keeping assets
E
a loss of money
F
difficulty landing a new job
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bankruptcypaymentdissolutioncancellation

A
bankruptcy
B
payment
C
dissolution
D
cancellation
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The safest way for someone to make an online purchase is to

A
ask friends what websites are secure.
B
check with the government first.
C
buy from a reputable website.
D
visit a locally run website.
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Which information is included on a person’s credit report? Check all that apply.money owed to a relativecurrent credit cards and loanstotal amount of money owedwhether bills are paid on timehow much money lenders will loaninterest rates for different loans

A
money owed to a relative
B
current credit cards and loans
C
total amount of money owed
D
whether bills are paid on time
E
how much money lenders will loan
F
interest rates for different loans
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When can a credit agency release someone’s credit information in Florida?

A
when an employer requests it
B
when a consumer authorizes it
C
when a lender asks for it
D
when a security freeze is put on it
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monitor
B
flag
C
freeze
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