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1.
Which of the following descriptions of a work-at-home job is most likely to be that of a scam?
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An assurance that anyone can do it. Of the choices, this one is the most likely to be from a scam.
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.
Why are older people common targets for romance scammers?
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They usually have more assets than younger people. Older people can be prime targets because of their assets.
4.
Scammers who target the elderly usually come across as _______.
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Likable. Scammers who target the elderly put on a positive face. Many elderly find it hard to turn down someone in need.
5.
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.
6.
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.
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.
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.