Understanding Online Scams Vocabulary

1. I was under the impression that we had already met.

• I was informed incorrectly

• I had a dream

• I thought that

• I was mistaken

2. He tried to con me by pretending to be a doctor.

• trick

• explain

• debate

• assist

3. The man claimed he worked for the government, but he didn’t.

• stated he was unemployed

• claimed he was a doctor

• denied any affiliation with the government

• said that (even though it wasn’t true)

4. Online scams are becoming more common.

• errors

• misunderstandings

• opportunities

• frauds

5. Scammers often prey on people who are lonely.

• • take advantage of someone in a dishonest way

• ignore

• inform

• a) assist

6. She refused to hand over her bank details.

• give

• disclose

• reveal

• share

7. His profile was targeted because he posted many public photos.

• overlooked

• dismissed

• aimed at

• fabricated

8. The website appeared to be secure, but it was actually a scam.

• legitimate

• fraudulent

• reliable

• verified

9. They promised a huge return on investment, which was a red flag.

• sure thing

• safe bet

• risk-free investment

• warning sign

10. Always verify the source before sharing personal information.

• check

• verify only if suspicious

• ask for more details

• share freely