Cybersecurity Scams Quiz

What is a phishing scam?

• A method where scammers fish for compliments.

• A scam where your personal information is stolen through emails or fake websites.

• A scam involving fake investment opportunities.

• A type of scam where you receive a prize for participating in a survey.

Which of the following is a sign of a Ponzi scheme?

• The investment promises consistent high returns with little risk.

• The investment involves high-quality products being sold.

• The returns are variable and depend on market conditions.

• The investment requires a large amount of technical knowledge.

How can you protect yourself from an identity theft scam?

• Share your personal details only with unknown sources.

• Regularly update your computer's antivirus software.

• Write down all your passwords and keep them in your wallet.

• Only use your primary email address for social media accounts.

Which characteristic is common in pyramid schemes?

• Earning money primarily through product sales to consumers.

• Earning money based on how many new members you can recruit.

• Investments in high-risk markets.

• Transparent business operations with detailed company information.

What should you do if you receive an email claiming you've won a lottery that you never entered?

• Reply with your personal information to claim the prize.

• Delete the email and do not respond.

• Share the email with friends and family.

• Forward the email to your entire contact list.

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) becomes a scam when:

• It focuses more on recruiting new members than selling actual products.

• It offers products that are competitive in the market.

• It requires a startup fee that covers a starter kit of products.

• It provides training on product sales.

A charity scam typically involves:

• Real charities asking for donations through secure channels.

• Scammers pretending to be from a charity and asking for donations.

• Fundraising for well-known charitable causes only.

• Donations being made through government websites.

Which action should you take if you suspect a phishing attempt?

• Click on the link to confirm its source.

• Report the phishing attempt to the appropriate authorities.

• Forward the email to your friends to see if they received it too.

• Respond to the sender to ask if it is legitimate.

What is the main difference between a legitimate Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) and a pyramid scheme?

• MLMs only sell products without a business opportunity.

• MLMs require a large upfront investment.

• Pyramid schemes often do not involve actual sales of goods or services.

• Pyramid schemes are legally recognized business models.

Which is a common tactic used in advance fee fraud?

• Asking for help moving large sums of money, promising a cut of the funds.

• Offering free software downloads.

• Providing free credit reports.

• Selling insurance policies.