Can you outsmart phishers and scams quiz

Phishing is a criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. If you are not careful, it can cause you deep troubles. You think you can outsmart them?

  1.  1

    You have received “Urgent” email messages, what would you do?

    • Ignore them, that’s one of their tactics
    • See if there truth in it
    • I would reply to it and ask what it is all about
    • It says it’s urgent so I need to reply as soon as possible
  2.  2

    You have received an email saying you can claim your prize. What would you do?

    • If it came from a source that I don’t know about, ignore it
    • I know there are lotteries that draw only email addresses, I’ll ask for details
    • I will reply and ask for details
    • I will prepare what they say I need to prepare to claim it.
  3.  3

    But before you claim your prize they’ll ask for your credit card numbers and bank account information. Would you give it to them?

    • A big no! it’s only a trap
    • I think I will give it
    • If that’s what they need, I will give it
    • It’s just a piece of info. Why not?
  4.  4

    Think you are in doubt, what is the best thing to do?

    • Report the email to authorities
    • Install a Web browser toolbar that fights spam and scams.
    • Ask a friend or an expert about it
    • Ask everything about your worries to them and let them answer it
  5.  5

    Would you trust anyone who had access to your email?

    • No, there are many ways to access it
    • On second thought, why did they know my email add
    • Some of them
    • Yes, that means they are real
  6.  6

    They are polite but seem not that professional because of many misspelled words. Would you still trust them?

    • that’s one thing, because it is mass email
    • Maybe it’s just clerical error
    • Everybody can make that kind of mistake
    • Ow come on, it’s just clerical error
  7.  7

    They call you on your phone number, is it enough to assume they are seriously honest?

    • If they smell that you are interested, they will even call you to make you feel they are real
    • Maybe I will believe them, they are making an effort to reach me
    • They are calling overseas, I think they are real
    • To make people call you like that, that’s for real isn’t it?
  8.  8

    There are links provided by the email sender. Would you care visiting them?

    • Never
    • I think there is nothing wrong with it
    • It will help me clarify things, so why not
    • They gave it because it can help
  9.  9

    The email came from your bank that say they will close your account if you don’t give the information they need. Would you believe them?

    • Any reputable business will not request personal information such as credit card numbers, bank account information.
    • I will send the bank a copy of this email
    • I will think about it, closing bank transactions is no joke
    • I will give what they need, I don’t like any untoward incident regarding my bank transaction
  10. 10

    The email came from “reliable” sources like Paypal and Microsoft. Does it mean they are real?

    • No, they use “reliable” establishments to look real and authenticated
    • I will verify it first, I am using their services
    • I will believe them
    • If it came from them, I know they are real
  11. 11

    You believe them and gave the info they needed. What should you do now?

    • Alert the police, the Federal Trade Commission's identity theft hotline (1-877-438-4338)
    • Change my account numbers and PINs
    • Report and place a fraud alert on your account.
    • Oh my Gosh! What should I do next?
  12. 12

    If they are not real, why do they know your email address?

    • Just because someone sent a mail to your correct ID, is not reason enough for you to trust.
    • Remember that getting your email details is quite easy.
    • My email is private so I know they came from my circle of friends.
    • If they are not real, they won’t have access to my email
  13. 13

    You see your bank’s logo that’s why they are real.

    • The logo and name of the bank is copied to make you believe that the e-mail is `authentic’.
    • They wouldn’t have that logo if they are not real
    • Yes, they can't use them if they are not from that bank
    • I know they are real, the logo is proof
  14. 14

    It says that you are not about to give cash in any form, only the documentary stamp. This is a nice deal isn’t it?

    • It sounds great, but that’s only the start
    • Doc stamps are not that costly compared to the prize
    • Doc stamps is part of the legal process, so nothing is illegal about it
    • I will send money for doc stamps right away
  15. 15

    You asked all the questions about authenticity and they answered them so well. Is there any reason that you don’t believe now?

    • Yes, they are so smart to make a fool out of us
    • Still be doubtful, they know their craft well
    • I am settled now
    • Yes, I believe them now
  16. 16

    They say you won your prize from a sponsor and they're ready to send the prize to your bank account. Maybe this is for real.

    • No, it is not, how can I win without buying any ticket?
    • I know this is real, it's my lucky day.
    • There is nothing wrong with being hopeful
    • I know it will change my life for the better.
  17. 17

    They say you just need to reenter your information to make sure you are the true person in their list. Would you follow them?

    • If they are real, no need to reenter my info again
    • It’s for security purposes, I will reenter info again
    • They just need confirmation, why not?
    • There is no harm reentering info
  18. 18

    Some emails say they are just concerned because there is a report of fraudulent user on your account. They just need confirmation from you again. Would you believe them now?

    • It may sound real, but again I will not believe them
    • They are just concerned, I will confirm it
    • No problem, I will confirm it.
    • Oh yes, it’s just a simple confirmation, why not?
  19. 19

    How can they use the info they gathered from you?

    • They can access your credit card and leave you in deep debt
    • They can use your bank account to get credit cards
    • They can use it to commit crime
    • I don’t know, it’s just an info
  20. 20

    Okay, let's say you became a victim, what should you do?

    • report it to authorities
    • report it to your bank manager and temporarily request for holding your account
    • never believe in that kind of email again
    • cry to death

Navigation

Quiz tags:
Quiz Category:
Quiz Author:
Creation Date:
find it
 
 

Top Ten Quizzes
Computer quiz
A Dating Quiz for Men
7th Heaven Trivia Quiz
How good are you in TextTwist?
Football Trivia Quiz
What Kind of Girl Are You?
October Trivia
Are you totally dumb?
Movie taglines quiz
Which World’s Famous Attraction Are You?
Featured Categories
Celebrity Quizzes
Dumb Quizzes
Manga Quizzes
Naruto Quizzes
Pokemon Quizzes
Star Wars Quizzes

TV Forums

Please Wait while loading

Loading data, please wait...