ID Theft Faceoff

1. If someone has stolen information about your financial accounts, it is best to wait for several weeks to see what they do with the information----FALSE
2. One of the best ways to protect your identity is by using online passwords only you would know like your mother's maiden name or the last four digits of your social security number----FALSE
3. The best way to get a free copy of your credit report is to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request----FALSE
4. Identity theft refers only to the theft of drivers' licenses or name badges----FALSE
5. The names of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies are Equinox, ExperiCorps, and TransAmerica----FALSE, the actual names are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
6. If the stolen information includes your driver's license or other government issued ID, all you need to do is create a facsimile using a recent color photo----FALSE
7. If the stolen information includes your Social Security Number, you can place an "initial fraud alert" by calling one of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies----TRUE