Multiple Choice Questions on Online Safety: Recognizing Scams and Phishing

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🎣 Phishing: An attempt to trick you into giving up personal information (like passwords, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
• ✉️ Spoofing: When a scammer disguises an email, phone call, or text message to look like it's from someone you know or trust.
• 🔑 Password Security: Use strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts. A password manager can help!
• 🛡️ Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or another device in addition to your password.
• ⚠️ Red Flags: Unsolicited requests for personal information, urgent or threatening language, grammatical errors, and mismatched URLs.
• 🌐 URL Inspection: Always hover over links to check the actual URL before clicking. Look for misspellings or unfamiliar domains.
• 🚨 Reporting: If you suspect a scam, report it to the relevant authorities (e.g., FTC, FBI) and the platform where you encountered it.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the BEST example of phishing?
   1. A) Receiving a funny meme from a friend.
   2. B) Getting an email from your bank asking you to verify your account details.
   3. C) Seeing an advertisement for a discounted product.
   4. D) Downloading a free app from the app store.
2. What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?
   1. A) To install malware on your computer.
   2. B) To steal your personal information.
   3. C) To promote a product or service.
   4. D) To prank you.
3. What is a strong password?
   1. A) Your pet's name.
   2. B) "password123".
   3. C) A combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
   4. D) Your birthday.
4. What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
   1. A) A type of anti-virus software.
   2. B) A way to make your internet connection faster.
   3. C) An extra layer of security that requires a code from your phone or another device.
   4. D) A program that automatically fills in your passwords.
5. You receive an email from a company you don't recognize, asking you to update your billing information immediately. What should you do?
   1. A) Click the link in the email and update your information.
   2. B) Forward the email to all your contacts.
   3. C) Contact the company directly through their official website to verify the email's authenticity.
   4. D) Delete the email and forget about it.
6. What does "spoofing" typically refer to in the context of online scams?
   1. A) Making fun of someone online.
   2. B) Disguising an email or phone call to appear from a trusted source.
   3. C) Posting false information on social media.
   4. D) Hacking into someone's computer.
7. What should you do if you suspect you've fallen victim to a phishing scam?
   1. A) Change all your passwords immediately.
   2. B) Contact your bank or credit card company.
   3. C) Report the scam to the relevant authorities.
   4. D) All of the above.