Question

Benjamin thinks that he might be the victim of identity theft. What is one of the first things he should do?

A.
Place a fraud alert on his credit reports so no one can open new accounts in his name.

B.
Visit the stores where he frequently shops to ask if someone else has been there using his credit cards.

C.
Leave his accounts open so he can see where the criminal is using his card and maybe he can catch them.

D.
Contact the Internal Revenue Service to make sure his tax status will not be affected by this fraudulent act.

Answer 1

Answer: A

If Benjamin suspects that he is the victim of identity theft, the first thing he should do is alert the bank and police, and place a fraud alert so the places he visits will know that it is not him, and he will also be able to be alerted of any unusual transactions or dealings in his name.

Answer 2

Benjamin thinks that he might be the victim of identity theft. What is one of the first things he should do?

A.

Place a fraud alert on his credit reports so no one can open new accounts in his name.

B.

Visit the stores where he frequently shops to ask if someone else has been there using his credit cards.

C.

Leave his accounts open so he can see where the criminal is using his card and maybe he can catch them.

D.

Contact the Internal Revenue Service to make sure his tax status will not be affected by this fraudulent act.