Understanding Modern Scams

The video discusses the evolution of con men from the past to the present, highlighting how technology has changed the way scams are conducted. The speaker shares his personal experience with fraud and his work with the FBI. He emphasizes two major red flags in scams: immediate requests for money and asking for personal information. The video concludes with a reminder to be cautious and aware of these warning signs.

What did the term 'con men' stand for fifty years ago?

• Confidence men

• Conventional men

• Conspiracy men

• Concealed men

How did con men fifty years ago typically present themselves?

• Poorly dressed and uneducated

• Casually dressed and quiet

• Loud and aggressive

• Well dressed with a great vocabulary

Where are modern scammers often located when they commit their crimes?

• In a bank

• In their homes, possibly in another country

• In their office

• In a public place

What movie is the speaker known for?

• Catch Me If You Can

• The Wolf of Wall Street

• The Big Short

• American Hustle

What is the first red flag of a scam?

• Immediate request for money

• Threats of legal action

• Request for personal information

• Promise of high returns

What is a common tactic used in romance scams?

• Offering a job opportunity

• Requesting immediate money transfer

• Asking for a small loan

• Selling a product

What is the second red flag of a scam?

• Request for personal information

• Threats of arrest

• Promise of a prize

• Request for immediate payment

What might a scammer pretend to be to get your personal information?

• A government official

• A delivery person

• A bank's fraud department

• A family member

What should you never do if you receive an unsolicited call asking for personal information?

• Call them back later

• Ask for their name

• Provide the information

• Hang up immediately

What should you do if someone asks for your social security number over the phone?

• Ask them to send an email

• Refuse to provide it

• Provide only the last four digits

• Give it to them if they seem trustworthy