Across
- 1. Valuable piece of information often targeted by identity thieves
- 6. Small test transactions often performed by fraudsters
- 8. Safeguarding people, information and assets from threats
- 9. The ultimate goal of fraud awareness efforts
- 10. When a fraudster gains unauthorized access to an account
- 14. A planned effort to commit fraud
- 16. Theft of card information using hidden devices
- 18. Living beyond one's means may be a warning sign
- 20. Model that explains why people commit fraud through pressure, opportunity, and rationlization
Down
- 2. Pretending to be someone else to deceive a victim
- 3. Misleading someone for personal or financial gain
- 4. A person who transfers illegally obtained funds for someone else
- 5. Type of money mule unaware they are part of a crime
- 7. Abbreviation for stealing access to an existing account
- 11. Type of money mule who knowingly participates in criminal activity
- 12. The first line of defense against fraud
- 13. Internal resource for fraud education and awareness
- 15. Federal crime involving electronic communications to defraud victims
- 17. The person we help protect against fraud
- 19. Examining suspicious activity to determine what happened