Which option reflects a recommended practice to protect against identity theft?

• A. Share login details with trusted family
• B. Dispose of sensitive documents properly
• C. Trash all mail unopened
• D. Use unsecured public Wi-Fi for scanning documents

Answer: (B)

Protecting personal information starts with securely destroying papers that contain sensitive data. When old statements, receipts, tax documents, or preapproved credit offers are simply thrown away, someone could retrieve them and use the information to commit identity theft. Shredding or otherwise securely destroying these documents makes the data unreadable, which stops would‑be thieves from piecing together your identity. That’s why disposing of sensitive documents properly is the best practice.

Sharing login details with anyone—even someone you trust—creates a direct risk to your accounts and can lead to misuse of your information. Trashing all mail unopened might seem efficient, but it can cause you to miss important notices and still leaves sensitive information exposed if mail is read or mishandled. Using unsecured public Wi‑Fi to scan documents exposes data to others on the network, making it unsafe.