Which of the Following Is a Type of Identity Theft

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of identity theft that uses deceptive e-mails and fraudulent Web sites to fool consumers into revealing their personal data?

• A)data mining
• B)microtargeting
• C)viral marketing
• D)phishing
• E)crowdsourcing

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Definitions:

Accrued Interest

Interest that has been earned but not yet received or recorded as of a specific date, often related to bonds or loans.

Investment in Bonds

Purchasing debt securities issued by corporations or governments to earn interest income and potentially benefit from bond price appreciations.

Available-for-Sale Securities

Financial assets that are neither classified as held-for-trading nor held-to-maturity, and whose value is subject to change; gains and losses are typically reported in other comprehensive income.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, both having reasonable knowledge of all relevant facts and neither being under compulsion to buy or sell.