Call Scams
What do you do when you receive a call from a scammer?
1. Ignore and block the number
2. Pick up the call and obey what they say
3. Scam the scammer back
4. Shout at them until their ears bleed
1. Ignore and block the number
What is not a common sign of messaging scams?
1. The message has spelling issues
2. The message is grammatically sound
3. The message has links to a suspicious website
4. The number starts with +xx
2. The message is grammatically sound
Which of the following is a common tactic used by charity scammers to pressure people into donating quickly?
1. Telling a heartwarming story about someone the charity has helped
2. Providing detailed information about the charity's mission and goals
3. Implying that urgent action is required to address a crisis
4. Offering a tax deduction for donations
3. Implying that urgent action is required to address a crisis
Which platforms can these scams occur on?
1. Lazada
2. Carousell
3. Facebook Marketplace
4. All of the above
4. All of the above
What is a common type of call scam?
1. Sending spam emails
2. Offering genuine job opportunities
3. Impersonating a government official or bank representative
4. None of the above
3. Impersonating a government official or bank representative
If a link was sent to you through a text, what should you do?
1. Delete the message
2. Submit to the request of the message
3. Dump your emotional trauma
4. Instantly open the link
1. Delete the message
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
What is a common way scammers try to steal your personal and financial information when shopping online?
1. Asking for your social security number
2. Sending unsolicited emails asking for your personal information
3. Creating fake websites that look like legitimate retailers
4. Offering too-good-to-be-true deals
3. Creating fake websites that look like legitimate retailers
What are some red flags to look out for to avoid falling for call scams?
1. Urgency to act immediately
2. Unsolicited calls or messages from unfamiliar numbers or people
3. Requests for personal or financial information
4. All of the above
3. Requests for personal or financial information
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
What is a charity scam?
1. A fundraising campaign that raises money for a legitimate charity
2. A fundraising campaign that raises money for a fake charity
3. A fundraising campaign that raises money for a political candidate
4. A fundraising campaign that raises money for a celebrity's personal expenses
2. A fundraising campaign that raises money for a fake charity
Which of the following is a legitimate way to protect your personal information when shopping online?
1. Using public Wi-Fi to make purchases
2. Saving your credit card information on the retailer's website
3. Using a virtual private network (VPN) when shopping online
4. Sharing your personal information with the retailer's customer service representatives
3. Using a virtual private network (VPN) when shopping online
What are the way(s) people can protect themselves from call scams?
i. Use call blocking or caller ID apps to screen calls
ii. Provide personal or financial information over the phone if requested
iii. Ignore all calls from unfamiliar numbers or people
iv. Hang up immediately if a call seems suspicious
1. iii.
2. ii. & iv.
3. i. & iv.
4. i. & iii.
3. i. & iv.
How can people protect themselves from messaging scams?
1. Use two-factor authentication on messaging apps to prevent unauthorized access
2. Ignore all messages from unfamiliar numbers or people
3. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources
4. All of the above
3. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources
Is it safe to donate to a charity through social media?
1. Yes, as long as the social media platform is legitimate
2. No, as scammers can create fake profiles and solicit donations for nonexistent charities
3. Only if the charity has a lot of likes and shares on social media
4. Only if the charity has a verified account on social media
2. No, as scammers can create fake profiles and solicit donations for nonexistent charities
What is a common type of online shopping scam involving payment fraud?
1. Scammers stealing customers' credit card information and making unauthorized purchases
2. Scammers tricking customers into paying for fake products or services
3. Scammers setting up fake online stores and disappearing with customers' money
4. Scammers demanding payment in advance for pre-orders and never delivering the products
1. Scammers stealing customers' credit card information and making unauthorized purchases
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 "smishing"?
1. Using fake email messages to trick victims into providing personal or financial information
2. Using social media platforms to steal personal or financial information
3. Using text messages to trick victims into providing personal or financial information
4. None of the above
3. Using text messages to trick victims into providing personal or financial information
What is a common tactic used by charity scammers to make their solicitation appear legitimate?
1. Using official-looking logos and graphics
2. Asking for a very small donation amount
3. Providing personal information about the person soliciting donations
4. Claiming to be affiliated with a well-known celebrity or public figure
1. Using official-looking logos and graphics
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