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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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bankruptcypaymentdissolutioncancellation

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bankruptcy
B
payment
C
dissolution
D
cancellation
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monitorflagfreezecancel

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monitor
B
flag
C
freeze
D
cancel
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The Jones family would like to buy a home, but they have a large amount of debt that has led to a weak credit score. What step could the Jones family take to improve their credit?

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They could ask a credit agency for assistance with paying off debt.
T
They could declare bankruptcy to eliminate the debt they owe.
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They could hire a financial adviser to figure out how to pay off their debt.
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They could ask creditors to defer loans while they apply for a mortgage.
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A car dealership analyzing whether it will loan money to William to buy a new car finds that his credit score is in the "very good” range.Which statement best describes the lender’s viewpoint of William?

A
He is a low-risk borrower who qualifies for lower interest rates.
B
He is a low-risk borrower who will struggle to obtain a loan.
C
He is a high-risk borrower who will get multiple loan offers.
D
He is a high-risk borrower who qualifies for higher interest rates.
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Which statement best describes how lenders determine borrowing conditions for a customer?

A
They access the customer’s credit reports.
B
They see how large of a down payment the customer makes.
C
They look into how much the customer has saved for emergencies.
D
They access the customer’s work history.
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Which person is a victim of identity theft?

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Suzie, whose e-mail was stolen and used to apply for a credit card from a major retailer
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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
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Thomas, whose credit card information was stolen and maxed out at a jewelry store
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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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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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