Asked by nnn

Which option below is a preventive measure against ID fraud or theft?

Make purchases through the mail only.
Never reveal personal information to a stranger.
Carry personal information in your wallet or purse.
Use the phone to transfer personal information.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Never reveal personal information to a stranger.

Rationale: limiting who has access to your Social Security number, bank/account numbers, passwords, etc., helps prevent identity theft. (The other choices—carrying sensitive documents, using the phone or mail without caution—can increase risk.)