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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?
The items might actually be stolen. Reshipping is often a cover for sending stolen items.
2.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.
3.
Scammers who target the elderly usually come across as _______.
Likable. Scammers who target the elderly put on a positive face. Many elderly find it hard to turn down someone in need.
4.
Why might a money-transfer opportunity require that you sign a non-disclosure agreement?
To prevent you from discussing the deal with other people. This is a common tactic in investment fraud.
5.
Which of the following descriptions of an investment is a telephone scammer most likely to use?
"Risk-free". Scammers often describe their investments as risk-free.
6.
Being paid to recruit others to a sales opportunity is sufficient to indicate that the opportunity is actually a pyramid scheme.
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.
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.
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.