Multiple choice

Which of the following is an online scam message?

  1. personalized greeting using your name

  2. an alert about problem with your account

  3. an inside joke

  4. a lack of spelling errors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Scam messages often try to scare you by claiming there is an urgent problem with your account that requires immediate action. Legitimate messages usually address you by your actual name and do not rely on high-pressure tactics.

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