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Identity Theft Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| spyware | software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive |
| dumpster diving | search through dumpsters or similar trash receptacles for edible food or items of value |
| firewall | a part of a computer system or network which is designed to block unauthorized access while permitting outward communicatio |
| forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art |
| fraud | an intentionally deceptive action designed to provide the perpetrator with an unlawful gain or to deny a right to a victim |
| identity theft | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain |
| peer to peer | denoting or relating to computer networks in which each computer can act as a server for the others, allowing shared access to files and peripherals without the need for a central server |
| phishing | the fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers |
| shoulder surfing | the practice of spying on the user of an ATM, computer, or other electronic device in order to obtain their personal access information |
| snail mail | the ordinary postal system as opposed to email |
| scams | a dishonest scheme |
| anti-virus software | a kind of software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer |
| better business bureau | a private organization that provides the public with information on businesses and charities |
| federal trade commission | a federal agency, established in 1914, that administers antitrust and consumer protection legislation in pursuit of free and fair competition in the marketplace |
| equifax | equifax credit bureau |
| transunion | transunion credit bureau |
| experian | experian credit bureau |
| international revenue service | the U.S. federal agency that oversees the collection of taxes—primarily income taxes—and the enforcement of tax laws |
| solicitations | the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone |
| spam | irrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the internet to a large number of recipients |
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