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The Fraud Prevention Quiz
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2021's top scam: Bogus prizes and sweepstakes fraud

Complaints about scams involving fake prizes, bogus sweepstakes, and “free” gifts were the top complaint consumers reported to Fraud.org in 2021.

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The Fraud Prevention Quiz
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20 Questions

1. It's almost impossible to recover money sent overseas in a scam?
2. Fred is terrible at remembering passwords. He is always locking himself out of his computer at work after the weekend. What would be a safe password choice for him to remember easily?
3. 'Malware' is a term used to describe 'malicious software'. You receive an email claiming to be from a well-known retail outlet that you have had no dealings with. What should you do?
4. You have joined an internet dating site looking for a relationship. Some of the members may have money as opposed to love on their mind, and are looking for someone to scam. Which of the following sounds most like a scammer?
5. The best way to protect yourself from scams is to:
6. What is not one of the most common characteristics of a scam?
7. 'Malware' is a term used to describe 'malicious software'. You receive an email claiming to be from a well-known retail outlet that you have had no dealings with. What should you do?
8. What is a Rubber Ducky?
9. What is a Rubber Ducky?
10. Why is it hard for some people to recognise when they're being scammed?
11. Who is most vulnerable to being scammed?
12. How can scammers contact you?
13. Why is it important to report a scam?
14. The best way to protect yourself from scams is to:
15. What can you do to prevent being scammed when someone calls you claiming to be from a bank, company or government agency?
16. Which of the following emails is most likely to be a scam?
17. Fraudsters often contact people by telephone pretending to be calling from their bank. Knowing what questions your bank will never ask you could help you know whether a call is genuine or a scam. Which of the following will your bank never ask you?
18. Romance scammers ask you for money.
19. Romance scammers ask you for money.
20. You have found an excellent holiday deal online! You are keen to book it asap before all the places are sold out. Which of the following should be a cause for concern regarding fraud?