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1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Telephone swindlers demand immediate compliance from their victims because _______.
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Both of the above. Swindlers don't want their scams to be exposed.
5.
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.
6.
Creating artificial demand for a stock and then selling it to make a quick profit is known as _______.
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Pump and dump. Pumping and dumping means creating artificial demand and then selling in order to gain from it.
7.
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.
8.
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.