EPF Unit 6.1

a complex set of rules and calculations used by social media platforms to prioritize the content that users see in their feeds

• Algorithm
• User interface
• Encryption
• Sorting method

an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something

• approval
• disapproval
• opposition
• endorsement

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

• fraud
• hoax
• deception
• scam

the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone

• Offer

• Refuse
• Solicitation

• Demand

a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time.

• Guarantee
• Warranty
• Contract
• Agreement

user experience tricks that websites and apps use to discourage certain actions, deliberately obscure information, or mislead users

• Dark patterns
• Manipulative user experience
• Deceptive interfaces
• Misleading design

a popular and trusted guide for automotive price quotes in North America

• Kelley Blue Book
• AutoTrader
• NADA Guides
• Edmunds

a private organization that provides the public with information on businesses and charities; empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust

• Consumer Reports
• Angie's List

• Better Business Bureau

• Yelp

someone uses another's personal identifying information, like their name, identifying number, or credit card number, without their permission, to commit fraud or other crimes

• Forgery
• Credit card fraud
• Embezzlement
• Identity theft

the fraudulent practice of sending emails or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

• Spoofing

• Malware
• Hacking
• Phishing