Identity thieves that obtain your information from the magnetic strip on your credit card are using a technique known as
A) shoulder surfing.
B) dumpster diving.
C) pretexting.
D) skimming.

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Skimming is the correct term for the technique where identity thieves use a small device to steal credit card information in an otherwise legitimate transaction. It often involves capturing the information stored on the magnetic strip of a credit card.

Identity Thieves That Obtain Your Information from the Magnetic Strip