Behavioral Red Flags of a Scammer Quiz

1. What tactic do fraudsters use to create a sense of familiarity and trust?

A. Claiming to be a long-time customer or member B. Offering financial incentives C. Threatening legal action

2. How might fraudsters impersonate bank employees or regulators?

A. By visiting the bank in person B. Through phishing emails or phone calls C. By sending letters

3. What is a common sign of fraud related to customer information?

A. Consistent spelling of names across accounts B. Multiple accounts with methodical spelling variations on the same name C. Accounts with matching personal details

4. Which of the following is a red flag for transactions inconsistent with a customer's profile?

A. Transactions at familiar locations B. Payments matching the account holder's lifestyle C. Point-of-sale transactions inconsistent with the account holder’s address

5. What might indicate that a customer is being pressured or manipulated?

A. The account holder is calm and composed B. The account holder makes repetitive transactions they cannot explain C. The account holder is making small, infrequent transactions

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