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- 1. Multiple Choice
______________ a type of crime in which your private information is stolen and used for criminal activity
identity theft
internet scam
phishing
private information
- 2. Multiple Choice
______________ when someone poses as an institution, like a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information
identity theft
internet scam
phishing
private information
- 3. Multiple Choice
______________ an attempt to trick someone, usually with the intention of stealing money or private information
identity theft
internet scam
phishing
private information
- 4. Multiple Choice
______________ information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address)
identity theft
internet scam
phishing
private information
- 5. Multiple Choice
Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ________ activity.
Hidden
Criminal
Advertising
News
- 6. Multiple Choice
______________a web address that has been condensed and which could mislead an user into going into a risky website
shortened URL
internet scam
phishing
private information
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the below is a clue that a message or an email might be phishing?
It's from a "friend in trouble."
The message has a sense of urgency.
There are spelling and grammar errors in the message.
All of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?
You could no longer be you.
Someone could steal your information to create a fake identity pretending to be you.
Someone could give you a lot of money.
Your information would be safe because you're sharing the information online.
- 9. Multiple Choice
You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." What should you do?
Open the message. It seems to be from a website you know.
Don't open the message. All clues indicate that it's an internet scam.
Send the message to a friend. They might be interested in the free offer.
Open the message. You can't pass on a free offer!
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