| Identity Theft Vulnerability Test 1. I receive offers of pre-approved credit every week. (5 pts) ____ 2. Add 5 pts if you don’t shred before putting them in the trash. ____ 3. I carry my SS card in my wallet. (10 pts) ____ 4. My state driver's license has my SSN printed on it, and I haven’t contacted the DMV to request a different number. (10 points) ____ 5. I don’t have a Post Office Box or secure mailbox.(5 pts) ____ 6. I use an unlocked box at work or at my home, to drop off outgoing mail. (10 pts) ____ 7. I carry my military ID at all times. (10 points) ____ 8. I do not shred banking and credit information when I throw it in the trash. (10 points) ____ 9. I provide my SSN whenever asked, without asking questions as to how that information will be safeguarded. (10 pts) ____ 10. Add 5 pts if you say it orally without checking to see who might be listening. ____ 11. I am required to use my SSN at school as a student ID number. (5 points) ____ 12. I have my SSN printed on my employee ID that I wear at work or in public. (10 pts) ____ 13. I have my SSN or driver's license number printed on my personal checks. (20 pts) ____ 14. I am listed in a "Who's Who" guide. (5 points) ____ 15. I carry my insurance card in my wallet and either my SSN or that of my spouse is the ID #. (20 points) ____ 16. I have not ordered a copy of my credit reports for at least 6 months. (20 points) ____ 17. I do not review my credit report each month. (10 points) ____ 18. I don’t believe people would go through my trash looking to obtain my personal information. (10 pts) ____ 19. When I go to a restaurant & use my credit card, I seldom watch the waiter swiping my card. (10 pts) ____ 20. I seldom block the view of people behind me on linein a store when I use my credit card and my PIN. (10 pts) ____ 21. I trust the people at work who have access to my information not to give it out. (10 pts) ____ 22. I shop via the Internet, occasionally. (10 pts) ____ 23. I shop online often. (20 pts) ____ Total: _______________ Analyze your score and evaluate your risk: • 101 plus points – You are probably a victim of it already but don’t know it! • 76-100 pts - You are at high risk. • 51 – 75 pts - Your odds of being victimized are about average. • 26 – 50 pts - Your risk is low, but it could be better • 0-25 points - You are cautious. Keep up the good work but don't let your guard down! |
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