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Everfi Module 8

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Consumer protection laws are meant to:
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Prevent unfair or deceptive business practices.
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What is the FIRST action you should take if you suspect there has been a fraudulent charge on your credit card?
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Contact the credit card company to report the fraudulent charge.
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It is generally safe to provide your Social Security Number to:
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Verified trusted sources that need it
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The primary goal of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is:
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To protect consumers by regulating financial products and services.
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After a suspected identity fraud case has been resolved, you should:
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Both A and B
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The safest action to take if someone claiming to be from your bank calls you to ask for account information is to:
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Hang up and call back using the bank's official phone number.
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Which of the following scenarios might indicate that you have been a victim of identity theft?
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Your credit report displays accounts you did not open.
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What is the safest way to dispose of old bank account statements?
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Shred them in a paper shredder.
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Which of the following is the BEST way to protect against identity theft?
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Change online account passwords frequently.
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Which type of password would be considered secure?
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None of the above
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Consumer protection laws might result in:
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Fewer unwanted telemarketing calls.
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Which action will be least helpful if you've been the victim of identity theft?
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Withdraw your money from all accounts.
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The best way to investigate fraudulent transactions on your credit card is to:
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Review your recent credit card statements.
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If you've been a victim of identity theft, what should you do after contacting the company that reported the suspicious charge and issuing a credit fraud report?
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Order a credit report.
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Where could an identity theft access your personal information?
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Both A and B
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Which document puts you at the LEAST risk of identity theft?
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Cash receipts