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Digital Scam

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Someone calls you, says they are from a collection company, and demand money.
a)
trust it
b)
not trust it
2.
A common scam is people giving fake checks.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Someone calls and says you won a million dollars, but you have to send a processing fee first.
a)
trust it
b)
don't trust it
4.
You lost money from a scam. You see an ad online that says they will help you get that money back, for a fee.
a)
trust it
b)
don't trust it
5.
You get an email telling you to send $5 to everyone on a list. Add your name on the list and send it to 12 people, who will send you $5 (and you'll earn $110)
a)
trust it
b)
don't trust it
6.
Someone calls and says they have embarrassing pictures of you. They want money not to release them.
a)
call the police
b)
give them the money
7.

A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) can represent ownership of a video clip of a basketball game.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which crypto asset is the oldest?

a)

Tether

b)

Bitcoin

c)

Dogecoin

d)

Ether

9.

Investments include financial risks

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A scam is a dishonest attempt to obtain your money or

(a)  

11.

Pretending to be somebody else in order to gain something(like money) is called:

a)

Identity theft

b)

Hacking

c)

Digital asset

d)

Malware

12.

Which of the following is NOT a common online scam tactic?

a)

Offering a free trial that requires your credit card information.

b)

Sending an email from a friend asking for money.

c)

Advertising products at a price that is too good to be true.

d)

Encouraging users to keep their personal information private.

13.

What is the safest way to protect your personal information online?

a)

Use the same password for all accounts for easy recall.

b)

Share personal details only over the phone, not via email.

c)

Use strong, unique passwords for different accounts.

d)

Keep your social security number stored on your computer for easy access.

14.

Which of the following payment methods is considered the most secure when shopping online?

a)

Bank wire transfer

b)

Mailing a check

c)

Credit card

d)

Cash on delivery

15.

What should you do if you suspect an email is part of a phishing scam?

a)

Reply to the email asking for more information.

b)

Click on any links to verify their authenticity.

c)

Report the email to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your country's equivalent.

d)

Forward the email to your friends to see if they received it too.

16.

Which of the following is a red flag that a website may be a scam?

a)

The website offers customer service support.

b)

The website's URL starts with "https://".

c)

The website has numerous spelling and grammatical errors.

d)

The website provides detailed product descriptions.

17.

What is a secure way to create a password?

a)

Use a combination of your name and birthdate.

b)

Use a passphrase with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

c)

Use a simple word that is easy to remember.

d)

Use the same password for all your accounts for consistency.

18.

What should you do if you receive an unsolicited phone call asking for personal information?

a)

Provide the information if the caller claims to be from a legitimate company.

b)

Hang up and call the company directly using a number you know is genuine.

c)

Ask the caller to provide their personal information first as proof of identity.

d)

Give them only non-sensitive information.

19.

How can you identify a potential online shopping scam?

a)

The website has a secure HTTPS connection and a valid SSL certificate

b)

The prices of products are significantly lower than other reputable retailers

c)

The website provides detailed product descriptions and customer reviews

d)

The website asks for unnecessary personal information like your social security number

20.

What is a red flag indicating potential identity theft?

a)

Receiving unexpected emails from legitimate organizations requesting personal information

b)

Being cautious while sharing personal information on secure websites

c)

Regularly monitoring bank statements and credit reports for suspicious activity

d)

Using strong, unique passwords for each online account

21.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of online scams?

a)

Providing clear and transparent information about the product or service offered

b)

Urging immediate action, creating a sense of urgency or fear

c)

Offering secure payment options and a money-back guarantee

d)

Displaying trust badges and endorsements from reputable organizations

22.

How can you protect yourself from falling victim to online scams?

a)

Clicking on any link received via email without verifying the sender

b)

Sharing personal information freely on social media platforms

c)

Using two-factor authentication and strong, unique passwords for online accounts

d)

Downloading attachments from suspicious emails without scanning them for malware

23.

How do scammers typically initiate bank account deactivation scams?

a)

Sending personalized emails with legitimate-looking logos and links

b)

Making automated calls or sending text messages urging recipients to click links or call specified numbers

c)

Displaying pop-up ads with flashing colors and loud sounds

d)

Offering unrealistic investment opportunities

24.

Is it safe to use your real personal information for an online character?

a)

Yes. It doesn't matter

b)

Yes, but only your real name, address, & age

c)

Yes, but only once in a while

d)

It's better not to reveal person information, even when creating an online character

25.

Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?

a)

No, you can only receive an email scam from someone you know

b)

Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources.

c)

No, you can only receive an email scam if you give out your email to too many friends.

d)

No, only friends & family know your email.

26.

Which of these is a scam?

a)

become a laptop tester

b)

free sports equipment for filling out a survey

c)

Bank of America security asking you to change your password

d)

All of these are scams

27.

If you receive a phishing email you should...

a)

report it to antiphishing.com or span.uce.gov

b)

Nothing. It's not going to hurt anyone if nothing is done

c)

reply back to the email with rude words

d)

none of the above

28.

Which digital investment platform specializes in facilitating the trading of cryptocurrencies?

a)

Social media platform

b)

Crowdfunding platform

c)

Cryptocurrency exchange

d)

Online marketplace

29.

Which of the following are benefits of being digitally literate?

a)

Can help find employment, learn faster and saves money.

b)

Make better decisions, can eat faster and run quicker.

c)

Shopping is done online all the time and there is a lack of connectivity with others.

d)

Is a time waster and make unhelpful decisions.

30.

A common digital problem is ...

a)

Slow internet

b)

Fast connectivity

c)

Long lasting battery

d)

Clean hardware