Question

Which person is a victim of identity theft?
O Suzie, whose e-mail was stolen and used to apply for a credit card from a major retailer
O Michael, whose credit score was stolen and used to make a down payment on a home
O Pam, whose smartphone was stolen and used to make a mortgage payment
O Thomas, whose credit card information was stolen and maxed out at a jewelry store

Answer 1

Suzie is the victim. Your email can contain confidential information, and when that information is leaked. Someone can use it for their own benefit. As in this case, applying for a new credit card.