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WorksheetsDigital Scam
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) can represent ownership of a video clip of a basketball game.
True
False
Which crypto asset is the oldest?
Tether
Bitcoin
Dogecoin
Ether
Investments include financial risks
True
False
A scam is a dishonest attempt to obtain your money or
(a)
Pretending to be somebody else in order to gain something(like money) is called:
Identity theft
Hacking
Digital asset
Malware
Which of the following is NOT a common online scam tactic?
Offering a free trial that requires your credit card information.
Sending an email from a friend asking for money.
Advertising products at a price that is too good to be true.
Encouraging users to keep their personal information private.
What is the safest way to protect your personal information online?
Use the same password for all accounts for easy recall.
Share personal details only over the phone, not via email.
Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.
Keep your social security number stored on your computer for easy access.
Which of the following payment methods is considered the most secure when shopping online?
Bank wire transfer
Mailing a check
Credit card
Cash on delivery
What should you do if you suspect an email is part of a phishing scam?
Reply to the email asking for more information.
Click on any links to verify their authenticity.
Report the email to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your country's equivalent.
Forward the email to your friends to see if they received it too.
Which of the following is a red flag that a website may be a scam?
The website offers customer service support.
The website's URL starts with "https://".
The website has numerous spelling and grammatical errors.
The website provides detailed product descriptions.
What is a secure way to create a password?
Use a combination of your name and birthdate.
Use a passphrase with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
Use a simple word that is easy to remember.
Use the same password for all your accounts for consistency.
What should you do if you receive an unsolicited phone call asking for personal information?
Provide the information if the caller claims to be from a legitimate company.
Hang up and call the company directly using a number you know is genuine.
Ask the caller to provide their personal information first as proof of identity.
Give them only non-sensitive information.
How can you identify a potential online shopping scam?
The website has a secure HTTPS connection and a valid SSL certificate
The prices of products are significantly lower than other reputable retailers
The website provides detailed product descriptions and customer reviews
The website asks for unnecessary personal information like your social security number
What is a red flag indicating potential identity theft?
Receiving unexpected emails from legitimate organizations requesting personal information
Being cautious while sharing personal information on secure websites
Regularly monitoring bank statements and credit reports for suspicious activity
Using strong, unique passwords for each online account
Which of the following is a common characteristic of online scams?
Providing clear and transparent information about the product or service offered
Urging immediate action, creating a sense of urgency or fear
Offering secure payment options and a money-back guarantee
Displaying trust badges and endorsements from reputable organizations
How can you protect yourself from falling victim to online scams?
Clicking on any link received via email without verifying the sender
Sharing personal information freely on social media platforms
Using two-factor authentication and strong, unique passwords for online accounts
Downloading attachments from suspicious emails without scanning them for malware
How do scammers typically initiate bank account deactivation scams?
Sending personalized emails with legitimate-looking logos and links
Making automated calls or sending text messages urging recipients to click links or call specified numbers
Displaying pop-up ads with flashing colors and loud sounds
Offering unrealistic investment opportunities
Is it safe to use your real personal information for an online character?
Yes. It doesn't matter
Yes, but only your real name, address, & age
Yes, but only once in a while
It's better not to reveal person information, even when creating an online character
Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?
No, you can only receive an email scam from someone you know
Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources.
No, you can only receive an email scam if you give out your email to too many friends.
No, only friends & family know your email.
Which of these is a scam?
become a laptop tester
free sports equipment for filling out a survey
Bank of America security asking you to change your password
All of these are scams
If you receive a phishing email you should...
report it to antiphishing.com or span.uce.gov
Nothing. It's not going to hurt anyone if nothing is done
reply back to the email with rude words
none of the above
Which digital investment platform specializes in facilitating the trading of cryptocurrencies?
Social media platform
Crowdfunding platform
Cryptocurrency exchange
Online marketplace
Which of the following are benefits of being digitally literate?
Can help find employment, learn faster and saves money.
Make better decisions, can eat faster and run quicker.
Shopping is done online all the time and there is a lack of connectivity with others.
Is a time waster and make unhelpful decisions.
A common digital problem is ...
Slow internet
Fast connectivity
Long lasting battery
Clean hardware
