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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why would an identity thief most likely want to steal your information?
A
To be your friend on social media
B
To help with financial problems
C
To help you with your homework
D
To access your bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial resources.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Identity thieves may use your personal data to open fraudulent lines of credit, steal your tax refund, and receive medical care in your name.

Detailed explanation-2: -Identity theft is usually done for financial gain. An identity thief who manages to get a hold of a victim’s credit card or social security number could use them to make purchases or open accounts using the stolen identity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Credit/Debit Card Theft Credit card fraud is an element of identity fraud. It can have far reaching effects, since the information on the card can be used to perpetrate other types of identity theft crimes.

Detailed explanation-4: -steal your mail or garbage to get your account numbers or your Social Security number. trick you into sending personal information in an email. steal your account numbers from a business or medical office. steal your wallet or purse to get your personal information.

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