Can You Spot a Scam? Quiz

Can You Spot a Scam? Quiz

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Can You Spot a Scam? Quiz

Can You Spot a Scam? Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

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Created by

Thomas Johnson

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a scam?

A legitimate offer from a company

A trick designed to cheat someone out of something

A free reward for online shopping

A discount on popular items

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do scammers create a sense of urgency in their offers?

To attract more customers

To provide better customer service

To build trust with the buyers

To make people act fast and not think clearly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which payment apps do scammers prefer and why?

PayPal, because it offers buyer protection

Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App, because the money is transferred instantly

Google Pay, because it has lower transaction fees

Apple Pay, because it is more secure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can players avoid falling for scams on gaming platforms?

Download anything that promises special rewards

Log into games through official sites or apps

Share their password with anyone who asks

Click on any link that offers free rewards

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common con on social media that scammers use?

Offering free training sessions for a job

Asking for donations for a charity

Providing discounts on popular brands

Promising to make people famous on social media

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the article, what should you do if you get a message stating that you’ve won a free phone?

Research the company and tell a trusted adult about the message

Share your personal information to claim the prize

Ignore the message and delete it

Click on the link to claim the prize

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you be cautious of items that seem oddly low-priced when shopping online?

Because it's likely a scam to cheat you out of money

Because it's a sign that the seller is trustworthy

Because low-priced items are usually of poor quality

Because it's a limited time offer

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to avoid becoming a victim of online scammers?

Share your password and personal information with anyone who asks

Always send money to strangers for online purchases

Click on any link that offers special rewards

Be cautious and never send money to strangers