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Identity Theft/Phising/Passwords

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is this a phishing scam?

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

Is this a phishing scam?

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Evelyn receives an email that claims to be from the IRS, the United States Internal Revenue Service. The email states that their tax refund is ready and includes an attachment labeled "taxrefund.doc".

Evelyn is eager for their refund but worried the email is a phishing scam.

What is the safest next step?

a)

Evelyn can download the attachment, send it through their antivirus software, and confirm that it has no malware inside it. Then they can safely open it.

b)

Evelyn can open the attachment from their mobile phone instead of from their personal computer, since the mobile phone is more malware-proof.

c)

Evelyn can find the official IRS website by searching the Web and contact IRS through a listed email address to inquire about the email.

d)

Evelyn can search the Web to see if the ".doc" file type can ever contain malware. If it is always safe, then they can open it.

4.
Which is NOT a phishing feature?
a)
sense of urgency
b)
addressed to you
c)
link to website
d)
generic greeting
5.
How can you detect a phishing scam?
a)
The companies logo is on the email
b)
The email asks for information the company should already know
c)
The email is sent directly to you
d)
The email ends with @paypal.co.uk
6.

Which of the following makes for a stronger password?

a)

Using a word from the dictionary

b)

Using at least 8 characters

c)

Using my pet's name

d)

Using my birthday

7.

Which of these is the STRONGEST password?

a)

HiThereFriend

b)

tiahino

c)

MmbtB2tydr!btY

d)

password

8.

I should share my password with:

a)

My teacher

b)

My friends

c)

A random person

d)

None of the above

9.

Which of the following is the most commonly used password?

a)

password123

b)

p@$$w0rd

c)

themoreyouknow

d)

testing123

10.

Some websites require ________________ that require you to complete 2 items like entering a password AND typing a code they send you.

a)

privacy steps

b)

verification

c)

two step verification

d)

hacking tips

11.

Which is the strongest password?

a)

password1

b)

lexi1107

c)

EThompson2

d)

C@ntSt0pTheFee1ing!

12.
When thieves go searching through dumpsters, trash cans, recycling bins, and even trash heaps at the landfill to find personal information.
a)
Pharming
b)
Credit Card Fraud
c)
Dumpster Diving
d)
Phishing
13.
When a thief watches a person punch in a credit card number, debit card pin, or listens in on private conversations to get personal information.
a)
Identity Theft
b)
Credit Card Fraud
c)
Dumpster Diving
d)
Shoulder Surfing
14.
Which is an act of identity theft?
a)
Receiving permission to use a parents’ credit card for school clothes
b)
Wrongfully acquiring and using someone’s personal identification
c)
Taking the identity of another individual as inspiration for a costume
d)
Having the same name as another person
15.
Matt wants to guard his personal information. Which personal information is least likely to be used by scammers?
a)
Phone numbers
b)
Credit card numbers
c)
Bank account numbers
d)
Driver’s license numbers
16.
Which is not an example of ID theft/fraud?
a)
Going to the bank to cash a check you found on the street.
b)
Taking someone's wallet & ID.
c)
Using your debit card at another bank's ATM.
d)
Making up a credit card number for an online purchase.