Managing Risk — Test

Question 3 • Personal Finance

What proactive step should Jayden take to protect his personal identity after receiving an unexpected bill from a popular credit card company with which he does not have an account?

Answer

Jayden should forward the bill to all his contacts to raise awareness about potential credit card scams.

Jayden should contact the credit card company’s published number to inquire about the unrecognized charge.

Jayden should provide a valid credit card to a third-party service who advertises their success in resolving fraud.

Jayden should pay the bill immediately, assuming it's a valid charge and attempting to prevent any further issues.

Explanation

Jayden should use the credit card company’s published phone number to verify the bill and report that he doesn’t have an account. An unexpected bill could indicate identity theft, so he should avoid using contact details on the bill until he verifies them independently. Forwarding it may spread sensitive information, and paying it or giving card details to an unverified third party could create more risk.

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