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1.
Why might a scammer go to great lengths to detail the intricate aspects of an "opportunity"?
Detail makes the opportunity look legitimate. The more detail, the more real it seems.
2.
What does a romance scammer usually try to get first, before coming after your money?
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.
3.
Why are so many frauds tailored to the elderly?
All of the above. Though these do not describe all elderly, they describe enough that criminals target them.
4.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.
5.
Telephone swindlers assume that people they call will want to be courteous to them on the phone.
True. This courtesy is part of how they trap innocent people.
6.
Why are pyramid schemes unsustainable by nature?
There are never enough participants to keep the pyramids growing. They are a fast way for scammers to defraud others.
7.
In the world of cryptocurrency, what is a private key?
A string of secret numbers used to sign transactions. A private key provides access to your cryptocurrency.
8.
Which of the following job offers is most likely a work-at-home scam?
Processing rebates for two hours a day for $500. Pay that is far above market rates is a classic sign of a scam.