Final answer:
Under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998, it is illegal to steal someone's social security card, use someone's credit card number without permission, and forge another person's driver's license, so all the actions listed in the question are illegal.The correct option is d.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question is asking about the legality of certain actions under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998. This federal law makes it illegal to knowingly transfer or use, without lawful authority, another person's identification with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable state or local law. Therefore, all the actions listed in the question would be illegal under the Act.
Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully acquires and uses another person's personal identification, such as a social security number or credit card number, without their permission. This can lead to financial theft, loss of trust in institutions, and significant stress and financial harm for the victims.
Actions like a thief stealing someone's social security card, an internet hacker using someone's credit card number, and a terrorist forging another person's driver's license are all examples of activities that the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998 was enacted to prevent. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is d. All of these are illegal under the Act.