Cyber Scams: Don’t Be A Victim Module 2 Quiz (Optional)

What is a romance scam?

A scam where someone pretends to be in a romantic relationship with someone else to get money or personal information.

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A scam where someone pretends to be a legitimate online dating website or app to get money or personal information.

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A scam where someone pretends to be a friend or family member to get money or personal information.

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All of the above.

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In the context of online gaming, which of the following scenarios is most likely a scam?

An in-game message from the game developer offering free in-game currency if you click on a link and enter your account details.

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A friend you know in real life sending you a gift through the game's official gifting system.

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A pop-up within the game offering a discounted bundle during a special in-game event.

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A notification from the official game support team through the game's secure messaging system about suspicious activity on your account.

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Which of the following scenarios involving a pay-to-pay app (Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App) is most likely a scam?

Receiving a payment from a friend who is repaying you for a movie ticket.

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An email that appears to be from the app's customer support team asking you to verify your account information by clicking a link.

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Selling an item online and receiving a payment through the app before shipping the item.

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Transferring money to a family member using the app's secure payment process.

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Which of the following situations involving student loan forgiveness is most likely a scam?

Receiving a letter from your loan servicer detailing eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program after you've made a certain number of qualifying payments.

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Seeing an advertisement from a government website about recent changes to student loan forgiveness programs.

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Getting a call from a company claiming they can immediately erase all your student loan debt if you pay an upfront fee.

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Receiving an email from your college's financial aid office with information on federal loan repayment options.

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Which of the following scenarios involving an online auction is most likely a scam?

Winning an auction on a well-known and reputable auction site and paying through the site's secure payment system.

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Receiving a second chance offer to purchase an item you bid on but didn't win, from the seller, directly via email.

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Being asked to pay for an auction item through a method that allows you to track your payment, like PayPal.

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Bidding on an item that has detailed descriptions and clear photos from multiple angles provided by the seller on the auction site.

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Imagine you are using your computer, and the following happens. Which scenario is most likely a tech support scam?

A trusted friend sends you a message through social media offering help with a computer issue you mentioned earlier.

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Your computer screen suddenly goes blue with a detailed message from "Microsoft Support" instructing you to call a toll-free number immediately to fix a critical issue.

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Your antivirus software alerts you to a potential threat and suggests running a scan, providing a direct button to start the scan.

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You receive an email from your school's IT department reminding you to change your password regularly and providing tips on creating a strong password.

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You’re looking for an apartment to rent for the summer. Which of the following scenarios is most likely a rental scam?

You visit an apartment in person, meet the landlord, and they provide you with a lease agreement to review before making any payments.

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A friend refers you to an apartment they previously rented, and the landlord offers to show you the place and discuss terms in person.

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You find a listing on a reputable rental website, and the landlord requests you to fill out an application form and provide references before discussing the lease details.

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You find a listing for a beautiful apartment in a prime location at an unusually low price. The "landlord" insists on communicating only through email and asks for a security deposit to be wired before you can see the apartment.

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While browsing the internet, you encounter the following situations. Which one is most likely a fake antivirus scam?

Your antivirus software, which you installed from a reputable source, runs a scheduled scan and alerts you to a potential threat, providing options to quarantine or delete the file.

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You receive an email from your internet service provider warning about recent phishing attempts and recommending you keep your antivirus software updated.

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You find a recommendation on a tech blog for a well-reviewed antivirus program, with a link to download it from the official website.

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You see a pop-up ad claiming your computer is infected with multiple viruses and urging you to download and install "Super Clean Antivirus" immediately to fix the issues.

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Imagine you and your friends are researching ways to get fit for the upcoming sports season. Which of the following scenarios is most likely a weight loss scam?

You see an online ad for a weight loss pill that promises to help you lose 20 pounds in a week without any diet or exercise changes.

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Your gym offers a free consultation with a certified personal trainer who provides a tailored exercise and nutrition plan.

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A well-known fitness website provides a list of healthy eating tips and exercise routines designed for teenagers.

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Your doctor recommends a balanced diet and regular exercise as the best approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

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You’re researching for a school project and come across a website that offers free study guides. After downloading one, your computer starts acting strangely. What might have happened?

Your computer is infected with malware because the study guide was a disguised program designed to steal information.

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Your computer's antivirus software has detected a potential threat and blocked it before any harm could occur.

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The study guide you downloaded was outdated and caused compatibility issues with your computer.

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The website you visited was experiencing technical difficulties, which affected your computer's performance temporarily.

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Cyber Scams: Don’t Be A Victim Module 2 Quiz (Optional)

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