Identity theft is attracting increasing attention from the public. 【小题1】When your identity is stolen, the thief often does fraud with that. He may get a credit card in your name and spend it carelessly without paying the bills. He may get a driver’s license in your name, and you will be held responsible for the traffic accidents he causes.
Why is identity theft becoming so common?【小题2】And the wealth of personal details people post on social networks such as Facebook also makes it easier for identity thieves to obtain personal information.
Many people are not aware of the problems caused by the crime.【小题3】
【小题4】 This is why it is of importance that every person should become cautious when using the Internet. The following tips may prevent you from identity theft.
First, make sure your computer has an updated anti-virus and firewall system installed. Second, 【小题5】Your date of birth, names of schools attended, phone number or the names of your parents are often required to verify an identity, and thieves can use this information, too. Last but not least, create complex passwords using a combination of numbers and keyboard symbols, and change your passwords on a regular basis.
| A．A gateway is offered for the identity theft by the popularity of the Internet and computers. |
| B．Give away your personal information on social networking sites with the utmost caution. |
| C．There is one solution to solve the problem. |
| D．This is a crime in which your personal information is stolen by someone and is used in an illegal way. |
| E．They wake up from their carefree attitude only when they become a victim and suffer the damages caused by the crime. |
| F．There is no cure for identity theft except prevention. |
| G．They may borrow money from the bank in your name. |
