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What should you do if you receive a job offer that's too good to be true ?
Pay the required fees to start as soon as possible.
Send your resume and wait for a response.
Verify the company online before accepting.
Accept immediately to avoid missing the opportunity.
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What are common traits of a phishing email ?
An urgent tone requesting immediate action.
An official logo without any errors. (
A strange email address.
Personalized information about you.
3
What should you do if a message says your bank account is blocked ?
Call customer service using an official number.
Click on the link provided in the message.
Reply to the message to ask for clarification.
Transfer money to unblock the account.
4
An investment platform guaranteeing high returns is necessarily trustworthy.
True
False
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How can you spot a fake online store ?
The site begins with "https://" and shows a padlock symbol
The site has negative or very few reviews
Product descriptions are detailed and professional
Prices are similar to those of major retailers
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How can you avoid scams when booking vacation rentals ?
Book listings with the lowest prices.
Pay the owner directly via bank transfer.
Book only through trusted platforms like Airbnb or Booking.
Ignore reviews and property photos.
7
What are signs that a security alert is a scam ?
The window appears after legitimate actions on your part.
The alert comes from installed antivirus software.
The window contains spelling mistakes.
A phone number is provided to call immediately.
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All sites with a padlock in the URL are 100% safe.
False
True
9
A legitimate employer will never ask for payment for equipment before hiring you.
True
False
10
Sharing your personal information on social media is risk-free.
False
True
11
What is the best way to protect yourself from ransomware ?
Ignore suspicious emails.
Install antivirus software and make regular backups.
Avoid opening applications.
Never use the Internet.
12
A good antivirus can prevent all online scams.
True
False
13
What is the best way to avoid a phishing scam ?
Never open an email from an unknown sender
Call the number provided in the message immediately
Click on all links to verify their content
Check the sender's email address and avoid clicking on suspicious links
14
A fake subscription can deduct money from your bank account without your knowledge.
True
False
15
Microsoft or Apple may call you directly to report a technical issue.
False
True
16
If you win an online lottery, you must pay a fee to claim your prize.
False
True
17
You must always pay a deposit to confirm a legitimate reservation.
True
False
18
What should you do if someone you met on a dating site asks for money ?
Contact the dating platform to report their profile.
Ask them to pay you back after an initial payment.
Send the money immediately if they insist.
Talk to them more to get to know them better.
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How can you verify the reliability of a trading platform ?
Follow recommendations from influencers.
Check if it is regulated by recognized authorities.
Test it with a small amount of money.
Read reviews only on the platform’s site.
20
Online stores with extremely low prices are often reliable
True
False
