Phishing
What is a common method used in phishing scams to trick users into revealing sensitive information?
What are "like-farming" scams on social media platforms?
Posts that encourage users to like, comment, or share in order to gain more followers or spread malicious content.
What is a common red flag in fake online shopping websites?
Lack of secure connection (https).
How do romance scammers often ask their victims to send money?
Through wire transfers or gift cards.
What do fake job offers often ask the job seeker to do in order to get hired?
Pay upfront for training or other job-related expenses.
What is the safest way to verify the authenticity of an email claiming to be from a legitimate company?
Contact the company directly using official contact details.
How can you spot fake giveaways or contests on social media?
Look for verified accounts, official contest rules, and avoid requests for personal information.
What should you do before purchasing from an unfamiliar online store?
Research the website's reputation and read customer reviews.
What is a common tactic used by romance scammers to gain their victim's trust?
Pretending to be someone else and sharing sob stories to gain sympathy.
How can you spot a fake job offer?
Look for vague job descriptions, high pay for low-skilled work, or poor grammar and spelling errors.
What is "spear phishing"?
Targeted phishing attacks aimed at specific individuals or groups.
What are "catfishing" scams?
Scams in which someone creates a fake identity on social media to lure victims into romantic relationships or other deceptions.
What is a common tactic used by scammers when selling fake or counterfeit products?
Using images of genuine products to deceive buyers.
What should you do if you suspect you're being scammed by an online romantic partner?
1. Continue to date them
2. Report them and file a complaint
3. Ask them if they are a scammer
2. Cease communication, report the scammer to the platform, and file a complaint with law enforcement authorities.
What should you do before sharing personal information with a potential employer?
Verify the authenticity of the employer and the job offer.
How can you spot suspicious links in phishing emails?
By hovering over the links and checking for misspelled or unfamiliar URLs.
What is "clickjacking" on social media?
A technique used by scammers to trick users into clicking hidden links or buttons that can lead to malware or other malicious actions.
What are "fake charity scams" in online shopping?
Scams in which fraudsters create fake charity websites or social media pages to collect donations for non-existent causes.
How can you avoid falling victim to romance scams?
Be cautious of overly romantic gestures and inconsistent stories, and avoid sharing personal information and sending money to people you've never met in person.
What is a "money mule" scam in fake job offers?
Scams in which victims are asked to receive and transfer funds obtained through fraudulent activities.
What is a common method used by scammers to make phishing emails appear legitimate?
Mimicking the branding and logos of reputable companies.
How can you spot fake reviews on social media platforms?
By looking for generic language, over-the-top praise, and multiple reviews from the same account.
What is "smishing" in online shopping scams?
Scams in which fraudsters send text messages pretending to be from a reputable company to obtain personal information or money.
How can you perform a reverse image search to verify the identity of an online romantic partner?
By using websites like Google Images or TinEye to search for identical images and identifying potential scams.
What is the Federal Trade Commission's role in protecting job seekers from scams?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides resources and information to help consumers identify and report job scams.