Scammers Targeting Upcoming COVID Relief Checks, Tax Refunds

Scammers Targeting Upcoming COVID Relief Checks, Tax Refunds

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Cybercriminals are exploiting the pandemic to scam people out of stimulus money and target businesses. They use social engineering tactics, such as fake IRS emails, to trick individuals into downloading malware like Dridex, which steals banking information. Scammers also target businesses with email fraud, exploiting COVID-19 disruptions. As tax season approaches, tax-related scams are expected to rise, with fake domains mimicking IRS communications.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the scammers sending fake emails about stimulus checks?

To offer legitimate job opportunities

To provide financial advice

To steal personal information

To inform people about the IRS

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of malware is mentioned in the video that can steal banking information?

Ransomware

Spyware

Dridex

Trojan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are scammers particularly interested in targeting stimulus checks during the pandemic?

Because everyone is receiving a fixed amount

Because they are tax-free

Because they are easy to forge

Because they are sent via email

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do scammers deceive businesses during the pandemic?

By providing investment opportunities

By claiming issues with wire transfers

By impersonating bank officials

By offering free services

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common tactic used by scammers to impersonate IRS officials?

Visiting homes in person

Registering fake domains

Making phone calls

Sending letters via mail