Digital Basics Lesson Three Quiz

What is a scam?

• A government-approved financial transaction

• A type of computer virus

• A scheme or fraud intended to trick someone into giving up money, personal information, or valuables

• A legitimate business opportunity

Which of the following is a common scam?

• NZTA impersonation texts

• Official government emails

• Unknown number calls

• Genuine bank notifications

What is phishing?

• A legitimate way to update your software

• A method of securing your computer

• A scam where the sender pretends to be a trustworthy organization to obtain personal information

• A type of fishing activity

What should you do if you receive a scam email?

• Delete it immediately

• Click on all links to verify

• Forward it to all your contacts

• Reply to the sender

What is the best way to check if a website is secure?

• Check if there is a lock icon

• Ensure the website has colorful graphics

• Check if the website loads quickly

• Verify the website has a contact page

What should you do if you have been scammed?

• Post about it on social media

• Call your bank right away

• Ignore it and move on

• Do nothing

What is a sign of a scam text message?

• It contains a link to click on

• It provides a customer service number

• It comes from a 4-digit number

What is the best action to take when you receive a call from an unknown number?

• Do not answer

• Call back later

• Save the number

• Answer immediately

What is one way to avoid being scammed?

• Trust all text messages

• Be suspicious and do your research

• Open all email attachments

• Use the same password for everything

What can be wrong with a scam email?

• It contains no links

• It contains spelling mistakes and pressure to act quickly

• It is sent from a known contact