Phishing and Scams

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What is a phishing scam?

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A phishing scam is when someone pretends to be a legitimate business to trick you into giving them personal information.

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Why are teens frequent targets of identity theft?

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Identity thieves look for 'clean' Social Security numbers that haven’t yet been used to get credit.

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How can you detect a phishing scam?

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You can detect a phishing scam if the email asks for information that the company should already know.

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What should you look for in a URL to ensure a site is safe?

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Look for 'https:' and a padlock symbol in the URL.

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What is phishing?

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Phishing is when people send fake emails, messages, or links to trick you into giving out personal and financial information.

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What is identity theft?

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Identity theft is when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud.

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What does 'https' mean in a website URL?

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'https' means the website is secure and uses encryption to protect your information.

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What is a scam?

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A scam is a dishonest scheme designed to con people out of their money or personal information.

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What is a legitimate business?

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A legitimate business is a company that operates lawfully and ethically.

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What is a virus in the context of computer security?

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A virus is a type of malicious software that can harm your computer or steal your information.