Online Scams Quiz

What is an example of an online shopping scam?

• Receiving a purchased product after providing payment information

• Paying a fee to enter a legitimate contest

• Sharing personal information to claim a prize

• Clicking on a pop-up ad

How do scammers use online quizzes to harvest personal data?

• By asking for information such as birthdays and favorite shows

• By offering free in-game currency or gaming extras

• By sending fraudulent checks for grant or scholarship funds

• By posing as a person the same age and pressuring for explicit images

What is a common tactic used in talent scouting scams?

• Asking for bank or credit card information to verify eligibility

• Sending phony text messages claiming to be from legitimate accounts

• Charging recurring subscription fees for supposedly free services

• Posing as a casting call or talent contest and asking for an entry fee

What is the risk of clicking on pop-up ads?

• Downloading malware or spyware onto your device

• Receiving money through a cash app and being asked to send it back

• Sharing personal information with other players in online gaming

• Paying an upfront application fee for bogus college scholarships

How do scammers use money transfer apps to deceive users?

• Sending money and claiming it was sent in error, asking for it to be returned

• Persuading users to share personal information and account passwords

• Charging a processing fee to help apply for financial aid and scholarships

• Creating a sense of urgency through phony text messages and links

What is a potential consequence of sharing personal information in online gaming?

• Receiving free in-game currency or gaming extras

• Downloading malware or spyware onto your device

• Having photos or videos stolen by scammers

• Being asked to pay an upfront fee for a talent contest

How do scammers target individuals with financial aid scams?

• Asking for bank or credit card information to verify eligibility

• Sending phony text messages claiming to be from legitimate accounts

• Charging recurring subscription fees for supposedly free services

• Posing as a person the same age and pressuring for explicit images

What is a common tactic used in phishing texts?

• Downloading malware or spyware onto your device

• Receiving money through a cash app and being asked to send it back

• Sharing personal information with other players in online gaming

• Asking for confirmation of passwords or payment card information

How do scammers deceive individuals with 'free' service scams?

• Sending phony checks for grant or scholarship funds

• Persuading users to share personal information and account passwords

• Charging a processing fee to help apply for financial aid and scholarships

• Offering services that claim to be free but charge recurring subscription fees

What is a common tactic used in sextortion scams?

• Asking for bank or credit card information to verify eligibility

• Sending phony text messages claiming to be from legitimate accounts

• Charging recurring subscription fees for supposedly free services

• Pressuring minors to share explicit images or videos