1st Avoiding Schemes Pt. 1&2 Review for Quiz

Which of these describes any type of investment scheme which preys upon members of identifiable groups by using their affiliation with the group?

• Affinity Fraud

• Identity Theft

• Fraud

• 4-1-9 Fraud

Which of these describes all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal information?

• Affinity Fraud

• Identity Theft

• Fraud

• 4-1-9 Fraud

Which of these describes wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain?

• Affinity Fraud

• Identity Theft

• Fraud

• 4-1-9 Fraud

Which of these involves an individual receiving a letter or email from a supposed government official (or other important person) which promises the recipient a percentage of a large sum of money if they help the official get the money out of the country?

• Affinity Fraud

• Identity Theft

• Fraud

• 4-1-9 Fraud

Which of these is a fraudulent and unsustainable investment pitch that relies on promising unrealistic returns from imaginary investments?

• Pyramid Scheme

• Ponzi Scheme

• Chain Letter

• Elevator Scheme

Which of these is fraudulent investment operations which involve paying abnormally high returns to investors out of the money paid by other investors?

• Pyramid Scheme

• Ponzi Scheme

• Chain Letter

• Elevator Scheme

Which of these is a letter or email which asks the recipient to send copies of the letter to several other people?

• Pyramid Scheme

• Ponzi Scheme

• Chain Letter

• Elevator Scheme

Which of these offers an opportunity to buy a product for a small percentage of the cost based on the pyramid structure?

• Identity Theft

• Ponzi Scheme

• Chain Letter

• Elevator Scheme