SCOPE-Understanding Scams Quiz (FEB 2024)

What is a scam?

• a social media trend

• a popular online game

• a trick

• a special sale

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According to the article, scammers are usually trying to ________.

• make people famous

• become influencers

• give people fake jobs

• steal money or information

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The author explains that scammers often try to create a sense of urgency. Urgency is a feeling of needing to do something ________.

• quickly
• secretly

• carefully

• cheaply

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The main purpose of the article is to help readers understand ________.

• the rise of online shopping

• how to avoid being scammed

• why Air Jordans are so expensive

• how to use payment apps responsibly

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Consider the Air Jordan story in the introduction. Which scam tactics does the scammer use? CHOOSE THREE!

• They prey on someone's desire for fame

• They create a sense of urgency to prompt immediate action

• They offer a low price to grab attention.

• They request instant payment through an app

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Support the following claim using one piece of text evidence from the article: Online scams are a major problem.

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