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THINK YOU'RE SMARTER THAN A SCAMMER? TAKE OUR QUIZ AND PUT YOURSELF TO THE TEST
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Posted Mon 17 Oct 2022 at 3:26amMonday 17 Oct 2022 at 3:26amMon 17 Oct 2022 at
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QUESTION ONE
Your bike is sitting in the garage collecting dust, so you've decided to sell it
online.
After a few false starts, you receive a message from someone who seems serious
about buying it. They've made a generous offer and will pay via credit card.
When you check your account, however, you realise they've accidentally sent you
too much money. They apologise for the mistake, and ask you to refund the excess
through an online banking transfer.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION TWO
You're getting ready to finish up work for the day, when you receive an email
from one of your regular clients.
Due to a change in their internal finance system, they've had to update their
banking details, including a new account number.
Their name and email address are correct and they have copies of your previous
email trails. The invoices they've sent you all look the same.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION THREE
You receive a message on Facebook Messenger from a friend from high school —
it's a meme from a TV show you used to watch together, continuing a thread of
messages you've been exchanging every few months.
You notice their profile picture is the same, but their last name has been
changed to their middle name.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION FOUR
Which text message is NOT a phishing scam?
a
b
QUESTION FIVE
You've been a loyal customer, so your phone provider has called offering you a
20 per cent discount on your next bill.
They've asked you to confirm some personal details, and have sent you an SMS
with a one-time code, which you'll need to read out over the phone to the
operator to verify it's you.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION SIX
You've received a call from eBay advising you that your online shopping account
has been hacked.
After confirming that a number of recent purchases weren't made by you, you've
been asked to download an app that will help you reinstate your account.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION SEVEN
You'd been thinking about investing in cryptocurrency for some time, but a
surprise call from an online trader offering guaranteed returns sealed the deal.
Despite some of the horror stories, things have actually panned out pretty well
for you — the few thousand dollars you invested appears to have turned a tidy
profit, and the company's online platform seems easy enough to use.
Your trader is impressed with the returns, and has suggested you invest more.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION EIGHT
You're chipping in for a group birthday present for a friend, with one of your
other mates purchasing the gift.
They've asked you to transfer money to their bank account and sent you their BSB
and account numbers.
You haven't transferred money to this friend before, so you have to enter those
details into your banking app as a new payee. You get a message from your bank
with a one-time code to enter in the app.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION NINE
You've been looking for a new job for a while, and at long last, you think
you've found the right role.
After responding to the online ad, you receive an email from the company
offering you an interview for the following week.
They need proof of identity and proof of residency in the form of a driver's
licence, Medicare card, and or/passport, and have asked for copies of them ahead
of your interview.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
QUESTION 10
Summer's around the corner, and you're in the market for a brand new BBQ.
You've come across a website offering options on the lower end of the price
scale, and have found one you like for about $180.
You can pay via credit card with a 2.99 per cent fee, or you can do a direct
transfer with a 5 per cent discount.
aThis is a scam
bThis is legit
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