Identity theft happens when someone steals your identity (your name, Social Security Number or credit card number) in order to access resources or obtain credit or other benefits in your name. The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year.
Identity theft is not always easy to detect and the techniques for obtaining and exploiting personal information for identity theft are innumerable. Do you think you’re a pro at protecting your identity already? Well, here are some quizzes to help you identify some areas where you could use some improvement.
- ID Theft FaceOff by OnGuardOnline.gov – this game leads you through a series of questions about protecting your identity
- Justice.gov – though not interactive, this quiz does a great job of explaining the relevance of each question and how you can improve
- GetSmart Identity Theft Challenge – this quiz is a question / response to test your knowledge of identity theft
- ABC Online Fraud Quiz – this quiz covers a variety of frauds and scams in Canada; 5 questions are specific to identity theft
- Discovery Identity Theft Quiz – this quiz tests your knowledge of identity theft and the harm it could do
We find taking quizzes and playing games is a great way to learn some new things. Let us know which game you found most useful!
If you’re looking for more resources on how to prevent identity theft, the FTC has published a number of ways you can minimize your risk and the Canadian Government has a handy checklist on ways to protect your personal information.
Losing your laptop is one surefire way to increase your risk of identity theft. With LoJack for Laptops, you can lock down your laptop, preventing potential identity thieves from accessing your data; you can also remotely erase data for even more protection.
