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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.
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.
3.
It is possible to actually receive what you were promised in a money transfer scam.
True. Though rare, it can happen, but you are usually being used to cover another person's illegal activity, and you can get in trouble for it.
4.
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.
5.
Romance scammers try to prey on our _______.
Any of the above. A romance scammer takes advantage of our basic human goodness in order to take money from us.
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.
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.
8.
If you are unsure whether a broker is licensed, you should contact _______.
Your state securities regulator. Brokers are registered at the state level.