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identity theft
| 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 communication. |
| forgery | the action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art |
| fraud | wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. |
| identity theft | the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain. |
| peer-to-peer (p2p) | 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 or other messages 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; a fraud. |
| anti-virus software | a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious . |
| better business bureau | a private organization that provides the public with information on businesses and charities. |
| federal trade commission | a bipartisan federal agency that champions the interests of American consumers. |
| equifax | American multinational consumer credit reporting agency |
| transunion | an American consumer credit reporting agency |
| experian | a multinational data analytics and consumer credit reporting company |
| internal revenue service | a government agency that administers tax laws and collects federal taxes from U.S. individual and corporate taxpayers. |
| 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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