Scams to avoid Quiz

1. What is a common red flag that a deal might be a scam?

A. You have to pay a fee to claim a prize. B. The offer is made by a well-known company. C. The deal is advertised on a popular website.

2. What is the goal of advance fee fraud or '419' scams?

A. To offer legitimate investment opportunities. B. To steal victims' money or personal information. C. To provide government-approved loans.

3. In a beneficiary scam, what do scammers typically pose as?

A. A friend or government employee. B. A bank representative. C. A tech support agent.

4. What is a brushing scam?

A. Receiving packages you didn’t order. B. Being overcharged for a subscription. C. Getting fake alerts about your bank account.

5. What is a common tactic used in tech support scams?

A. Offering free software updates. B. Informing you that your computer has a virus. C. Providing discounts on new computers.

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