Scams and Phishing

Clickbait is ______________ created just to get clicks.

• Emails

• Headlines

• Phone Calls

• Text messages

Which of the following are clues that something might be clickbait?

• It seems impossible or unbelievable.

• It tries to shock you with language like "You Won't Believe This!"

• It refers to a celebrity or popular topic.

• All of the above.

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.

• Hidden

• Criminal

• Advertising

• News

Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?

• It's from a "friend in trouble."

• The message has a sense of urgency.

• There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.

• All of the above.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?

• You could no longer be you.

• Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

• Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.