week15

How Can a Thief Recreate Your Identity?

Using the following three examples, determine how an identity thief can piece together additional information about you.

Example A: You lost your wallet with your Social Security card and driver’s license tucked inside.

Example B: A thief has your name and your email address, but to get your passwords for various websites, he needs the answers to your security questions.

Example C: You use the computer at your public library. You checked your email and did some shopping, but when you left, you forgot log off or delete the cookies.