Consumer Fraud Awareness Quiz

What is one of the impacts of falling victim to scams or fraud tactics?

• Loss of trust in friends

• Financial loss

• Improved credit score

• Increased savings

What is the purpose of consumer fraud protection groups?

• To increase consumer spending

• To protect consumers from fraud

• To promote new products

• To reduce taxes

What is a strategy to protect personally identifiable information (PII)?

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Posting personal information online

• Ignoring security updates

What is the definition of a consumer?

• A person who sells goods and services for profit.

• A person who purchases goods and services for their own use.

• A person who provides services to others.

• A person who manufactures goods.

What does fraud involve?

• Honest representation of facts.

• Intentional misrepresentation or concealment of information.

• Accidental misinformation.

• Providing free services.

What is a scam?

• A legitimate business transaction.

• A type of fraud using dishonest tactics to obtain money.

• A method of saving money.

• A way to invest in stocks.

What is one way to identify email fraud?

• Ignore all emails

• Check for suspicious links or requests for bank account information

• Respond to all emails immediately

• Delete all emails without reading

What should you check in an email to identify potential fraud?

• The sender's email address

• The color of the email

• The time the email was sent

• The email's font size

Which of the following is a sign of a fraudulent email?

• Perfect grammar

• Strange text and confusing language

• A familiar sender

• A well-known company logo

What should you do if you receive a call from an unknown number?

• Answer immediately

• Ask the caller to say the name of their company

• Share your personal information

• Call them back later