Instructions: Select the answer you believe is correct. Once all of the answers are submitted, you will receive a score to determine how ready you are to take on scammers!
If someone calls saying your child is in the hospital and needs money, would you pay them to save your child?
Yes, if your child is in danger you should immediately send money for their treatment
No, you should wait to hear from your child to first confirm they need help and secondly make sure they live in the area of that hospital and verify the hospital.
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If Apple sends you an email to pay for your cellular service and bills, should you pay it off?
No, Apple is not a service carrier, they just sell the phones. It is probably a fake email, so be sure to confirm that it is fake before giving out your personal information
Yes, otherwise you will be charged interest and lose even more money
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If you get a pop-up on your device saying it is infected should you immediately install new software to save your device?
No, you should first verify that it is a virus and consult with others close to you because it could be a ploy to taking control of your device
Yes, otherwise you have the possibility of being hacked and the new software can save your device
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If you are interested in investing in cryptocurrency or any other digital asset how can you verify that you will not be scammed?
You could invest your money yourself by researching how to do so online or consult with an individual who is known for helping others with crypto, so you know that they will not take all of the money you want to invest.
You could immediately invest into the digital asset, so get the best value by investing earlier
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If the Social Security Administration needs to determine your social security number would they call you to ask what it is without previously contacting you?
Yes, if they reach out over the phone for the first time it is most definitely trustworthy
No, they will always contact you previously through email, phone, or written letters otherwise it is probably a scam to get your personal information.
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If you receive an email from sfgiants.com, do you think it is credible?
That is the domain for the SF Giants website, so yes it is credible for news and team updates.
No, the only credible sports information is in the newspaper or on TV during the games
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Should you delete all of your apps if you receive an email saying that your device has been hacked?
You should consult with another individual or online to see if you are being hacked before losing all of your data over a fake email
Yes, you should take any precaution to avoid being hacked
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