Which action can you take to determine whether your identity has been stolen?

A.

Call the credit card company's customer service department to update your contact information.

B.

Change your online bank account password so it can't be easily guessed.

C.

Keep all financial records, Social Security cards, and ID cards in a safe place.

D.

Review your credit report to make sure there are no unauthorized open accounts.

E.

Shred papers that contain any personal or medical information.

"Review your credit report to make sure there are no unauthorized open accounts" action one can take to determine whether his or her identity has been stolen.

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Fraudsters can use personal details to rob your bank account or run credit card bills, get insurance medical treatment or get a driver's license on your behalf. Anyone with a Social Security number is a possible victim of identity theft. Specialists believe that early identity theft awareness will considerably reduce the harm caused by theft.

The warning signs involve: a strange charge on your credit card bill, credit score is going up or down, a new account one didn't open on their credit card, Inaccurate medical records etc. The actions which are needed to take immediately to check whether one got victimized or not are: Check your credit card statements and bank account, Run a credit report and Monitor your finances closely.