Call Scams
What should people do if they believe they have been a victim of a call scam?
1. Report the scam to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement
2. Keep the incident to themselves and hope that it doesn't happen again
3. Provide more personal or financial information to the scammer to try to get their money back
4. None of the above
1. Report the scam to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement
What is a common type of love scams conducted through messaging apps?
1. Scammers pretending to be interested in a romantic relationship with the victim and asking for money to travel or for an emergency
2. Messages with links to fake dating websites that steal personal or financial information
3. Messages offering free vacations or other prizes in exchange for personal or financial information
4. None of the above
2. Messages with links to fake dating websites that steal personal or financial information
How much was lost to scams in Singapore in 2022?
1. $10
2. $660.7 million
3. $814.3 million
4. $1 billion
2. $660.7 million
Which of the following is a common online shopping scam?
1. Websites that offer legitimate products at discounted prices
2. Websites that ask for customer reviews after purchase
3. Websites that allow customers to track their order online
4. Websites that ask for payment in advance for pre-orders
4. Websites that ask for payment in advance for pre-orders
How do call scammers typically contact their victims?
1. By visiting their homes in person
2. By sending them letters in the mail
3. By calling or texting them on the phone
4. By contacting them through social media platforms
3. By calling or texting them on the phone
What is a common type of lottery or prize scam conducted through messaging apps?
1. Messages offering free vacations or other prizes in exchange for personal or financial information
2. Messages claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money and requesting personal or financial information to claim the prize
3. Messages with links to fake websites that steal personal or financial information
4. None of the above
2. Messages claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money and requesting personal or financial information to claim the prize
What should you do if you suspect you have been a victim of a charity scam?
1. Contact the charity and ask for a refund
2. Report the scam to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement
3. Contact the scammer and ask for a refund
4. Do nothing, as it's too late to do anything about it
2. Report the scam to the appropriate authorities, such as local law enforcement
Which of the following is a legitimate way to pay for online purchases?
1. Sending cash in the mail
2. Using a wire transfer service
3. Paying with a prepaid debit card
4. Using a credit card through a secure payment gateway
4. Using a credit card through a secure payment gateway
What is spoofing in the context of call scams?
1. Impersonating a government official or bank representative
2. Creating a fake website to steal personal or financial information
3. Using a fake phone number or caller ID to appear as a legitimate caller
4. None of the above
3. Using a fake phone number or caller ID to appear as a legitimate caller
What is a common type of scam conducted through messaging apps on social media platforms?
1. Fake messages claiming to be from a friend or family member in need of financial assistance
2. Messages with links to fake websites that steal personal or financial information
3. Messages offering free vacations or other prizes in exchange for personal or financial information
4. None of the above
1. Fake messages claiming to be from a friend or family member in need of financial assistance
Which of the following is a red flag when donating to a charity?
1. The charity does not have a website
2. The charity has a high percentage of expenses going towards their programs
3. The charity has been around for many years
4. The charity has a large number of volunteers
1. The charity does not have a website
What is a common type of online shopping scam involving fake reviews?
1. Scammers using bots to flood legitimate online stores with fake reviews
2. Scammers pretending to be satisfied customers and leaving positive reviews
3. Scammers posting negative reviews to discourage customers from purchasing
4. Scammers posing as journalists and writing fake reviews for a fee
1. Scammers using bots to flood legitimate online stores with fake reviews
What is a common type of investment scam conducted over the phone?
1. Offering legitimate investment opportunities with guaranteed returns
2. Using high-pressure sales tactics to pressure the victim into investing quickly
3. Promising access to exclusive or secret investment opportunities
4. All of the above
2. Using high-pressure sales tactics to pressure the victim into investing quickly
What is a common type of phishing scam conducted via text messages?
1. Fake messages claiming to be from a bank or financial institution
2. Messages with links to fake websites that steal personal or financial information
3. Messages offering free vacations or other prizes in exchange for personal or financial information
4. None of the above
2. Messages with links to fake websites that steal personal or financial information
Which of the following is a legitimate way to verify a charity's authenticity?
1. Searching for the charity on social media
2. Asking the charity to provide a copy of their annual report
3. Visiting the charity's website and reading their mission statement
4. Checking the charity's phone number in a search engine
2. Asking the charity to provide a copy of their annual report
What is a legitimate way to protect yourself from online shopping scams?
1. Using strong and unique passwords for each online store account
2. Sharing personal and financial information with online retailers
3. Downloading and installing every shopping app advertised online
4. Clicking on every email that promises discount codes or promotions
1. Using strong and unique passwords for each online store account
What is the "grandparent scam" in the context of call scams?
1. Scammers impersonating grandparents and asking for money to help with an emergency
2. Scammers pretending to be government officials and threatening to arrest the victim
3. Scammers offering free vacations in exchange for personal information
4. None of the above
1. Scammers impersonating grandparents and asking for money to help with an emergency
What are some common tactics used by scammers in messaging scams?
1. Urgency to act immediately
2. Promise of expensive rewards
3. Requests for personal or financial information
4. All of the above
4. All of the above
Which of the following is a legitimate way to donate to a charity?
1. Sending cash in the mail
2. Wiring money to a charity's bank account
3. Paying with a gift card
4. Donating through a reputable online platform
4. Donating through a reputable online platform
What is a legitimate way to check if an online store is trustworthy?
1. Looking for the padlock icon in the address bar of the browser
2. Checking the retailer's social media pages for customer reviews
3. Searching for the retailer's name on search engines and reading articles about it
4. Using online review sites like Yelp or Google Reviews
1. Looking for the padlock icon in the address bar of the browser