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Have students complete the Open Ended Questions and discuss with partners or groups their responses using the last few pages. Feel free to edit, remix, and use this resource however works best for you and your students! TEACHER INSTRUCTION PAGE (delete this slide) Vocabulary Practice Instructions: drag the vocabulary term and match it to its definition. Vocabulary Term Definition the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. Scammers Fraud Identity theft Unauthorized Recover people who trick or deceive others in order to get money or personal information. wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. not having official permission or approval. to return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, weakness, or injury. Read and Take Notes Identity theft is a serious problem that happens when someone uses your personal information without your permission. This can include things like your name, social security number, or credit card number. The person who steals your identity can then use it to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can have a big impact on your life. It can damage your credit, which can make it hard to get loans or buy things in the future. It can also cost you a lot of time and money to fix the problems caused by identity theft. Take Notes Here: Key Vocabulary Words Multiple Choice Questions Identity theft ( noun ) Definition: the act of stealing someone's personal information and using it for fraudulent purposes Example: Identity theft is a serious crime that can cause a lot of problems for the victim. Personal information ( noun ) Definition: information that identifies a person, such as their name, address, or social security number Example: It's important to keep your personal information safe so that it doesn't get stolen. Hacked ( verb ) Definition: to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network Example: The company's computer system was hacked by cybercriminals. Victim ( noun ) Definition: a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event Example: The identity theft victim had to spend a lot of time and money fixing the damage done by the thief. Credit report ( noun ) Definition: a record of a person's credit history, including loans, credit cards, and payment history Example: It's a good idea to check your credit report regularly to make sure there aren't any errors or fraudulent accounts. 1. What is a specific claim made by the text about identity theft? A) Identity theft is when someone uses another person's personal information without their permission to do bad things. B) Identity theft can happen to anyone at any time. C) Identity theft is a rare occurrence that only happens to a small percentage of people. D) Identity theft is always the result of hacking into a big company's computer system. 2. According to the text, what should you do if you think someone has stolen your identity? A) Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and ask them to put a freeze on your credit accounts. B) Change all of your personal information and passwords immediately. C) Ignore the situation and hope it goes away on its own. D) Share your personal information with someone you trust. 3. What is the main idea of this passage? A) Identity theft is a serious crime that affects many people. B) Identity theft is not something to worry about because it rarely happens. C) There are steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft. D) Identity theft is always the result of hacking into a big company's computer system. Short Answer Questions Open-ended Prompts 1. What is identity theft? 2. Why is it important to keep your personal information safe? 3. What can you do if you think someone has stolen your identity? 1. Have you ever heard of identity theft before? If so, what did you know about it? If not, what new information did you learn from the text? 2. Why do you think it's important to keep your personal information safe? How can you protect your personal information in your everyday life? 3. What would you do if you found out that someone had stolen your identity? How would you protect yourself and what steps would you take to resolve the situation Read and Take Notes There are many ways that scammers can steal your identity. They might steal your wallet or purse to get your ID or credit cards. They might go through your trash to find bank statements or tax documents. They might even install devices on ATM machines or cash registers to steal your bank card information. Scammers can also get your personal information from your phone when you use public Wi-Fi. They might try to trick you into giving them information through fake emails, texts, or phone calls. They might even look through your social media accounts to find information about you. Take Notes Here: Read and Take Notes It's important to protect yourself from identity theft. You should never give out personal information, like your bank account number or Social Security number, to people you don't know. You should also be careful about what you share on social media, because scammers can use that information to steal your identity. It's a good idea to check your credit card and bank statements regularly for any unauthorized or suspicious transactions. And if you think your identity has been stolen, you should report it to the Federal Trade Commission and the three major credit reporting agencies. They can help you take steps to recover from identity theft and protect yourself in the future. Take Notes Here: Read and Take Notes In conclusion, identity theft is a serious problem that can have a big impact on your life. Scammers can steal your personal information in many different ways, so it's important to be careful and protect yourself. If you think your identity has been stolen, you should report it right away and take steps to recover from it. Take Notes Here: Multiple Choice Question What is a specific way that scammers can steal your personal information? A) Going through your trash to find bank statements or tax documents B) Asking for your Social Security number in person C) Hacking into your computer to access your files D) Stealing your car Which answer did you pick and why? Multiple Choice Question According to the text, what should you do if you think your identity has been stolen? A) Ignore it and hope it goes away on its own B) Report it to the Federal Trade Commission and the three major credit reporting agencies C) Confront the person who stole your identity D) Try to fix the problem on your own without any help Which answer did you pick and why? Multiple Choice Question What is the main idea of this passage? A) Identity theft is not a serious problem and people should not worry about it. B) Identity theft can have a big impact on your life and there are many ways that scammers can steal your personal information. C) Identity theft only happens to people who are careless with their personal information. D) Identity theft is a victimless crime. Which answer did you pick and why? Write your response below: Short Answer Question What is one way scammers can steal your personal information? Short Answer Question Why is it important to check your credit card and bank statements regularly? Write your response below: Short Answer Question What should you do if you think your identity has been stolen? Write your response below: Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided. How do you think identity theft could affect your life? Your Answer: What did your partner or group say? Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided. What steps can you take to protect yourself from identity theft? Your Answer: What did your partner or group say? Open Ended Question Write your answer below. Then, when instructed, discuss your answers with your partner or group. Use the second box to take notes on what their answers were in the space provided. Have you ever experienced a situation where someone tried to trick you into giving out personal information? How did you handle it? Your Answer: What did your partner or group say?