Question

Dana wants to purchase a new pair of shoes from the internet. What steps should she take to ensure her identity is protected while making the purchase?

Answer 1

Understand identify theft

Step-by-step explanation:

Identify theft occurs when a person's personal identification, or account information is acquired by another individual without permission. When someone's social security number is gotten without permission it forms part of identity theft. It may also include their

name, addresses, date of birth, passwords and PINs.

Dana can protect herself by:

1. making sure her purchase is made from a secure website having “https”, which means the site is secure from third party attack.

2. research the company to ensure they have been doing business reputably. One way is by checking online reviews about the company.

A best option for Dana is to request the assistance of a trusted friend.