Child identity theft Quiz

1. What is child ID theft according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

A. When a minor uses another person's information to commit fraud. B. When someone uses a minor’s personal information to commit fraud. C. When a minor's information is used for educational purposes.

2. Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of child ID theft?

A. Receiving a notice from the IRS about unpaid income taxes. B. Being denied a bank account or driver's license. C. Receiving a scholarship offer addressed to your child.

3. What should you do if you suspect your child's information is at risk?

A. Contact the local police department immediately. B. Check whether your child has a credit report. C. Change your child's name and Social Security number.

4. What is one of the most effective tools for preventing new accounts being opened in a child's name?

A. Establishing a credit freeze. B. Changing the child's Social Security number. C. Regularly changing the child's name.

5. What federal law protects the privacy of student records?

A. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). B. The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). C. The Federal Privacy Act.

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