Personality tests are

A way for hackers to collect your private information.

Which of the following is not a tip to avoid falling for scams?

Do a search of company before you give them any information

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

Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources.

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

It’s better not to reveal personal information.

A way to help cybercriminals to spread scams and tricks

If you receive a phishing email you should

Report it to antiphishing.com or spam.uce.gov

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1
By entering your email address in the “free coupon” pop-up ad after placing an order you get...
A $10 off coupon on your next order sent to your email
A repeating charge from a “web loyalty” company.
None of the above
A $10 off coupons on your next order sent with your order
2
Phishing means
Someone should have been more careful with the spell check
All of the above
Websites and emails created just to trick you.
Using a phishing pole in the water and catching phish
3
Personality tests are
A way for hackers to collect your private information.
None of the above
A fun way to learn more about yourself
A way of making you more attractive to the opposite sex
4
Pop-Up ads are
A way to win contests and get fun electronics
Just annoying advertisements but generally safe
Funny jokes
None of the above
5
Which of the following is not a tip to avoid falling for scams?
Do a search of company before you give them any information
Read the fine print.
All of the above.
Thinking before you click.
6
Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?
No, you can only receive a scam if you give out your email
Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources.
No, you can only receive a scam from someone you know.
No, only friends and family know your email.
7
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, and age,
Yes, but only once in a while.
It’s better not to reveal personal information.
8
Which of the following is also a scam?
Free sports equipment for filling out a survey
All of the above
Become a laptop tester.
Bank of America security asking you to change your password
9
Chain emails are...
A way to ensure you have good luck
A way to help cybercriminals to spread scams and tricks
None of the above
A way to stay in touch with your friends
10
If you receive a phishing email you should
Nothing, it is not going to hurt anyone if nothing is done
Report it to antiphishing.com or spam.uce.gov
Reply back to the email with rude words
None of the above

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