Question

In the wrong hands, which of the following pieces of personal information would present the greatest risk for identity theft?
a.
credit card number
b.
date of birth
c.
phone number
d.
place of birth

Answer 1

a. credit card number

Reason: a credit card number can be used directly to make unauthorized purchases or commit financial fraud. Other items (DOB, phone, place of birth) are sensitive and can assist in identity theft, but a credit card number poses the most immediate financial risk.