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1.
Telephone swindlers assume that people they call will want to be courteous to them on the phone.
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True. This courtesy is part of how they trap innocent people.
2.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
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Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.
3.
What does a romance scammer usually try to get first, before coming after your money?
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A connection with you. Romance scams require that the victim develop a feeling of connection with the criminal; this makes it harder to refuse him or her.
4.
A blockchain is a transparent ledger of _______ transactions that anyone can view.
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Transactions. Blockchains maintain a decentralized, secure record of transactions.
5.
Why are so many frauds tailored to the elderly?
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All of the above. Though these do not describe all elderly, they describe enough that criminals target them.
6.
Which of the following job offers is most likely a work-at-home scam?
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Processing rebates for two hours a day for $500. Pay that is far above market rates is a classic sign of a scam.
7.
How do pyramid schemes differ from legitimate sales opportunities?
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They offer payments to people only for recruiting new members. Legitimate sales opportunities involve selling actual products, while pyramid schemes do not involve paying people to sell actual products.
8.
Why might a money-transfer opportunity require that you sign a non-disclosure agreement?
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To prevent you from discussing the deal with other people. This is a common tactic in investment fraud.