How to Avoid Scams on the Internet Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a phishing email?

• It contains a generic greeting like "Dear Customer".

• It includes a link to verify your account information.

• It is sent from a trusted email domain.

• It has spelling and grammatical errors.

What is a reliable way to report an online scam?

• Tell your friends and family about it.

• Report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or local authorities.

• Ignore it and move on.

• Respond to the scammer to ask them to stop.

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

• The email is from a known contact and has no spelling errors.

• The email asks for personal information and has urgent language.

• The email contains a friendly greeting and a personal story.

• The email is from a legitimate company and includes a receipt.

What is a safe practice when shopping online?

• Use public Wi-Fi to make purchases.

• Share your credit card information via email.

• Ensure the website URL starts with "https".

• Click on pop-up ads for discounts.

Which of the following is a red flag for a phishing email?

• The email is from a friend and includes a personal message.

• The email has a subject line that matches the content.

• The email asks you to click a link to update your account.

• The email is from a company you recently interacted with.

Which feature might indicate a website is fake?

• The website has a privacy policy.

• The website URL is very long and complex.

• The website has customer reviews.

• The website offers a secure checkout process.

What should you do if you suspect an online scam?

• Ignore it and hope it goes away.

• Report it to the website or platform where it occurred.

• Share it on social media to warn others.

• Respond to the scammer to gather more information.

What is the first step you should take if you fall victim to an online scam?

• Delete all evidence of the scam.

• Contact your bank or credit card company.

• Post about it on social media.

• Try to contact the scammer for a refund.

How can you identify a fake website?

• The website has a professional design and layout.

• The website URL has unusual characters or misspellings.

• The website offers a variety of payment options.

• The website has a contact page with an email address.

What is a good practice to ensure safe online shopping?

• Save your payment information on every website.

• Use a strong, unique password for each shopping site.

• Shop only during sales to get the best deals.

• Use the same password for all your accounts.