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WorksheetsScams and Risks
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 5hrs 30mins
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.
How can you recognize a secure payment gateway on an online shopping site?
It redirects you to a well-known payment site like PayPal.
It asks for your social security number for verification.
It only accepts bank wire transfers.
It does not provide any confirmation or receipt after payment.
What is a tell-tale sign of a scam email pretending to be from a bank?
The email asks you to confirm personal information via a link.
The email mentions the bank's official phone number.
The email is sent during business hours.
The email addresses you by your full name.
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice for protecting personal information online?
Regularly updating your passwords.
Using public Wi-Fi to access banking sites.
Enabling two-factor authentication on accounts.
Reviewing privacy settings on social media accounts.
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.
Which of the following is a sign that an online review might be fake?
The review is overly positive without any criticism.
The review lists both pros and cons of the product.
The review is from a verified purchaser.
The review includes personal anecdotes about using the product.
How can you safely report a scam website?
By posting about it on your social media accounts.
By reporting it to internet crime agencies like the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) or your country's equivalent.
By sending an email to the scam website asking them to take down the site.
By calling the phone number listed on the scam website to report it.
What is the best practice when disposing of old computers or mobile devices to protect personal information?
Throw them in the trash.
Perform a factory reset and then donate them.
Sell them as is to a pawn shop.
Remove and destroy the hard drive before disposing of the device.
What is online shopping fraud?
Scams that occur during in-person shopping
Fraudulent activities during in-store shopping transactions
Misleading advertisements during online shopping
Fraudulent activities during online shopping transactions.
What are some red flags to look out for when shopping online?
suspiciously low prices, unsecured payment methods, lack of customer reviews or ratings, unfamiliar or untrustworthy websites, and poor customer service
high prices, unsecured payment methods, lack of customer reviews or ratings, unfamiliar or untrustworthy websites, and poor customer service
low prices, secure payment methods, positive customer reviews or ratings, familiar and trustworthy websites, and excellent customer service
high prices, secure payment methods, positive customer reviews or ratings, familiar and trustworthy websites, and excellent customer service
What are some common types of social media scams?
cat phishing scams, fake giveaways, romance scams, and identity theft scams
investment scams
email scams
lottery scams
What should someone do if they become a victim of credit fraud?
Keep using the compromised credit card
Share personal information with strangers
Contact credit card company or bank, file a police report, monitor credit reports, dispute charges, protect personal information
Ignore the fraudulent charges and hope they go away
Grace, Aria, and Henry are discussing the use of email. Henry believes there are some privacy concerns associated with email usage. What could be some of these concerns?
Email usage has no impact on privacy
No concerns at all, email is completely secure
Privacy concerns only exist for physical mail, not email
Unauthorized access, interception of sensitive information, and potential data breaches
