WorksheetsUnderstanding Fraud
Total questions: 3
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is fraud?
When people are tricked out of their money
When people win a lottery
When people receive a legitimate email
When people make a purchase online
What is an example of fraud?
Winning a prize draw
Receiving a phishing email
Hackers stealing personal information and bank details
Making a safe online transaction
What is phishing?
A piece of computer code that sends internet users to a fake website.
An email or text message encouraging you to reveal personal details or send money.
A method of hacking into secure websites.
A type of malware that infects your computer.
What should you never do to prevent phishing and smishing?
Confirm all the letters or numbers of your bank card, PIN, or password.
Learn how to recognize fake messages from real ones.
Never pay for anything online that isn’t from a secure website address.
Provide your full personal details online.
What is pharming?
An email or text message encouraging you to reveal personal details or send money.
A piece of computer code that sends internet users to a fake website.
A method of hacking into secure websites.
A type of malware that infects your computer.
What happens during a pharming attack?
You receive an urgent email or text message taking you to a website.
You are directed to a fake website without your knowledge to capture personal details.
You are asked to confirm your bank card details.
You are asked to download a suspicious file.
Which of the following is a way to prevent pharming?
Confirm all the letters or numbers of your bank card, PIN, or password.
Learn how to recognize fake messages from real ones.
Always check that you are on a secure payment website by looking at the web address.
Provide your full personal details online.
What is a common characteristic of a prize draw or lottery scam?
The letter or email offers a small prize.
The letter or email asks for no personal information.
The letter or email offers a large prize, saying you have been selected or have won.
The letter or email is always from a known sender.
What should you do if an offer sounds 'too good to be true'?
Accept the offer immediately.
Ignore the offer.
Send your personal details to claim the offer.
Share the offer with friends.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to stay safe from fraud and scams?
Never give out your personal or bank account information.
Keep your bank card and PIN number secure.
Write your PIN number on your bank card.
Always keep your receipts.
What should you be wary of if you are contacted unexpectedly by a company or person you have never heard of?
Accepting their offer immediately.
Ignoring the contact.
Being cautious and verifying their identity.
Sharing your personal information with them.
Which of the following is a sign that a 'company' might be suspicious?
The company has a well-known brand.
The company includes a mobile number or a PO box address only.
The company has a physical office address.
The company has a detailed website.
What should you do when selling online to avoid scams?
Send goods before receiving full payment.
Share your personal information on social media.
Only send goods after receiving full payment.
Accept partial payments.
What questions do you have about frauds and scams?
What are the most important ideas to remember when it comes to fraud and scams?
Choose one or two words.
