The Technique to Gain Personal Information for the Purpose of Identity

question 91

True/False

The technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, often through fraudulent emails that look as though they came from legitimate businesses, is called phishing.

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Definitions:

Standards

Established requirements, criteria, or guidelines commonly used for comparison, measurement, or quality assessment.

Default

Failing to fulfill a legal obligation or agreement, particularly in paying back a loan.

Secured Creditor

A creditor with the benefit of a security interest in assets of the debtor, giving them a preferential position in the event of the debtor's insolvency.

Possession

The state or fact of owning, controlling, or having something in one's custody, legally or otherwise.