Question

sean received a notification that his information was compromised and he is likely a victim of identity theft. sean should take all of the following steps except... place an extended fraud alert or security freeze on his credit file an identity theft report with the federal trade commission enable two - factor authentication on his accounts for added security wait for 90 days before contacting the federal trade commission to see if they catch the fraudulent behavior

Explanation:

To determine the incorrect step for identity theft victim Sean, we analyze each option:

• Placing a fraud alert/security freeze on credit is a standard protective measure.
• Filing an identity theft report with the FTC is a recommended immediate action.
• Enabling Two - Factor Authentication adds account security, which is advisable.
• Waiting 90 days to contact the FTC is incorrect. Victims should report promptly, not wait, as the FTC helps with recovery and the fraudster may continue malicious activities during the wait.

Answer:

D. Wait for 90 days before contacting the Federal Trade Commission to see if they catch the fraudulent behavior