Despite taking precautions,even the most careful consumers aren’t always safe. Identity theft,one of the fastestgrowing financial crimes,has affected millions of people around the world. By stealing personal data,thieves can pretend to be you—and spend your money.
This frightening crime affected consumer Chevonne KingLewins in 2002. She learned that someone had opened more than 25 credit card accounts in her name and had used them to charge more than US$37,000. “It’s_really_scary_knowing_someone_else_has_been_living_my_life,” she said.
Financial scams(欺诈) are also a threat,with senior citizens often being targeted. Neal Dukes,a 72yearold from Michigan,lost US$250,000 a few years ago when he followed the advice of financial adviser. Then ‘adviser’—actually a man who regularly cheats others—persuaded Dukes and 17 others to make a bogus(假的) investment,which cost them big.
What can be done? To fight identity theft,privacy rights advocates(倡议者) educate consumers on how to protect their privacy. To protect against scams,seniors are joining together to educate and warn each other of such crime.
Make sure you’re safeguarding your money. You earned it—you deserve to keep it!
1.The underlined word “sophisticated” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”.
A.advanced
B.fashionableC.skilled
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