Which of the following is a recommended tip for avoiding online scams?

Regularly update your computer's antivirus software and use a firewall

Which of the following is NOT a tip for avoiding online scams?

Click on links in unsolicited emails or messages to confirm the sender

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Keeping yourself safe: Avoiding online scams

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Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and more common, with fraudsters trying to trick people into giving them money or personal information. There are a lot of scams to be aware of and they can cost you a lot of money if you fall victim. Luckily, knowing what to watch out for can help you spot and avoid almost any online scam. Test your knowledge with this quiz.

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Answers

1
What are some common signs of a phishing scam?
Urgent deadlines to act
Unfamiliar greeting
An unusual sender’s email address
All of the above
Grammar or spelling mistakes
2
Which of the following is a recommended tip for avoiding online scams?
Regularly update your computer's antivirus software and use a firewall
Share personal info freely on social media or with telemarketers
Click on links or act upon requests in unusual messages without hesitation
Accept friend requests from people you don't know to expand your network
3
What is the purpose of online scams?
All of the above
To gain unauthorized access to financial accounts
To gain access to the victims’ computer systems or sensitive files
To fraudulently acquire money or information
To steal someone’s identity for fraudulent activities
4
People who overshare personal information online are easier targets for scammers.
False
True
5
Which of the following are common online marketing scams?
A subscription service with hidden fees
Online sellers failing to send products you purchased
False testimonials or reviews
All of the above
6
A deceptive email/text that looks legitimate, urging you to click a link is:
None of the above
Identity theft
A phishing scam
A marketing scam
7
Scam emails often create urgency, urging recipients to provide information, send money or click on a link.
False
True
8
Which of the following is NOT a tip for avoiding online scams?
Keep security software up to date
Keep social media profiles private; avoid posting personal information
Use strong, unique passwords and change them often
Click on links in unsolicited emails or messages to confirm the sender
9
Romance scammers create fake profiles to gain your trust and defraud you.
False
True
10
Which of the following are common online scams?
Tech support scams
Dating and romance scams
Emergency scams (i.e. someone pretends to be in trouble, needing help)
All of the above
Copycat scams where fraudsters mimic legitimate websites
Fraudulent social media contests
11
Scammers can gain unauthorized access to your personal files if you click on suspicious links in emails.
True
False
12
Scammers may pose as government officials and threaten legal action unless a payment is made.
False
True
13
Which of the following tips will help you avoid QR code scams?
If you are selling an item, never scan a QR code to accept payment
Government agencies will not demand payment via QR code
All of the above
Always be suspicious of unsolicited emails or text messages
A and C

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Keeping yourself safe: Avoiding online scams

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Questions 13

Answers

1
What are some common signs of a phishing scam?
Urgent deadlines to act
Unfamiliar greeting
An unusual sender’s email address
All of the above
Grammar or spelling mistakes
2
Which of the following is a recommended tip for avoiding online scams?
Regularly update your computer's antivirus software and use a firewall
Share personal info freely on social media or with telemarketers
Click on links or act upon requests in unusual messages without hesitation
Accept friend requests from people you don't know to expand your network
3
What is the purpose of online scams?
All of the above
To gain unauthorized access to financial accounts
To gain access to the victims’ computer systems or sensitive files
To fraudulently acquire money or information
To steal someone’s identity for fraudulent activities
4
People who overshare personal information online are easier targets for scammers.
False
True
5
Which of the following are common online marketing scams?
A subscription service with hidden fees
Online sellers failing to send products you purchased
False testimonials or reviews
All of the above
6
A deceptive email/text that looks legitimate, urging you to click a link is:
None of the above
Identity theft
A phishing scam
A marketing scam
7
Scam emails often create urgency, urging recipients to provide information, send money or click on a link.
False
True
8
Which of the following is NOT a tip for avoiding online scams?
Keep security software up to date
Keep social media profiles private; avoid posting personal information
Use strong, unique passwords and change them often
Click on links in unsolicited emails or messages to confirm the sender
9
Romance scammers create fake profiles to gain your trust and defraud you.
False
True
10
Which of the following are common online scams?
Tech support scams
Dating and romance scams
Emergency scams (i.e. someone pretends to be in trouble, needing help)
All of the above
Copycat scams where fraudsters mimic legitimate websites
Fraudulent social media contests
11
Scammers can gain unauthorized access to your personal files if you click on suspicious links in emails.
True
False
12
Scammers may pose as government officials and threaten legal action unless a payment is made.
False
True
13
Which of the following tips will help you avoid QR code scams?
If you are selling an item, never scan a QR code to accept payment
Government agencies will not demand payment via QR code
All of the above
Always be suspicious of unsolicited emails or text messages
A and C