Personality tests are

A way for cybercriminals to collect facts about you & get private info.

Websites/emails trick you so cybercriminals can steal your information.

A way for you 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

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?

Don't reveal personal information, even when creating an online character.

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1
Which industry sector saw a rise in phishing attacks?
Gaming
None of the above
Financial
Social Networking
2
Stay away from pop-up contests. You can’t win & there is usually a secret trick like collecting information about you.
True
False
3
Pop-Up ads are
A way to win contests and get fun electronics
None of the above
Funny jokes
Just annoying advertisements but generally safe
4
Personality tests are
A fun way to learn more about yourself.
A way of making you more interesting to other people.
A way for cybercriminals to collect facts about you & get private info.
None of the above
5
Phishing means...
Someone should have been more careful with the spell check.
Websites/emails trick you so cybercriminals can steal your information.
All of the above
Using a phishing pole in the water and catching phish.
6
Chain emails are...
A way to stay in touch with your friends.
None of the above
A way for you to help cybercriminals to spread scams and tricks.
A way to ensure you have good luck.
7
If you receive a phishing email you should
Report it to antiphishing.com or spam.uce.gov
Reply back to the email with rude words
None of the above
Nothing, it is not going to hurt anyone if nothing is done
8
Which of the following is not a tip to avoid falling for scams?
Thinking before you click.
Read the fine print
Do a web search for a company’s name before you give out information.
None of the above
9
Can you get an email scam from someone even if you never gave your email to that person?
No, you can only receive an email scam from someone you know.
Yes, phishing scams use software to take other sources.
10
Is it safe to use your real personal information for an online character?
It doesn’t matter.
Don't reveal personal information, even when creating an online character.
Only once in a while.
Yes, but only your real name, address, and age.
11
Which of the following is also a scam?
Bank of America security asking you to change your password
Free sports equipment for filling out a survey
All of the above
Become a laptop tester.
12
Free offers usually are not free, especially if the offer needs your personal information.
False
True
13
Sending personal information like a social security or credit card number by email is ok if...
It is to my school
None of the above
It is to my family
It is to a well-known company
14
Always read the fine print.
False
True
15
Be sure to forward chain letters to your friends so you do not have bad luck.
False
True
16
Some websites trick you into giving them personal information so they can send you more tricks.
False
True

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