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1.
Why might a work-at-home job in which you reship items you receive in the mail to others be a scam?
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The items might actually be stolen. Reshipping is often a cover for sending stolen items.
2.
In the world of cryptocurrency, what is a private key?
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A string of secret numbers used to sign transactions. A private key provides access to your cryptocurrency.
3.
The perpetrators of Ponzi schemes typically pay money to some of the early investors because _______.
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They want to portray the investment as legitimate. This is often the perfect way to keep the later investors faithful.
4.
Why might a scammer go to great lengths to detail the intricate aspects of an "opportunity"?
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Detail makes the opportunity look legitimate. The more detail, the more real it seems.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Being paid to recruit others to a sales opportunity is sufficient to indicate that the opportunity is actually a pyramid scheme.
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False. Though it's a part of a pyramid scheme by nature, being paid to recruit others is not by itself an indicator, as even legitimate firms may offer fees for recruitment.
8.
Which of the following descriptions of an investment is a telephone scammer most likely to use?
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"Risk-free". Scammers often describe their investments as risk-free.