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a scam?
a scam?You received a text message from SunPass prompting you to pay a fee for using the Florida Express Lane.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The text came from a random phone number, asked for payment, and provided a phony web address.
All of these red flags point to this text being a scam.
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You received a message from USPS notifying you that they were unable to deliver your package and asking you to confirm your address.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The random phone number, request for personal information, and unusual link indicate this is a likely scam.
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a scam?An email asking you to donate money to support victims of the latest natural disaster appears in your inbox.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The generic sender email address, a sense of urgency, and an unverified link all point to this being a scam.
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a scam?You receive a call from the Sheriff’s department notifying you that you missed jury duty and are facing criminal charges unless you pay a fee.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The use of fear tactics, telling you to not hang up, and to pay using Venmo are reasons to believe this is a scam.
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a scam?You’ve established a good relationship with someone on a dating site, but they suddenly ask you for money.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The scammer is likely attempting to emotionally manipulate you to send money to them.
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You receive an email asking you to download your Social Security statement in order to ensure uninterrupted access to your benefits and prevent processing delays.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The sense of urgency and request that you download and install a file both point to this being a scam.
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You receive a text message from Medicare informing you that your insurance information is missing and urging you to update it to avoid account suspension.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
The random phone number, unofficial link, and sense of urgency make this a likely scam.
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You receive a text from your grandson telling you that he’s in trouble and needs you to send him money right now.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
Creating a sense of emotional urgency and asking you to not contact anyone else all make this a likely scam.
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a scam?A pop-up appears on your computer screen warning you that viruses have been detected.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s a scam!
This is likely a scam. The pop-up originated from a website rather than from the device itself. While it is meant to look legitimate, it is not a valid notice.
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You receive an email from your bank telling you that there was suspicious activity on your account and asking you to verify your activity.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s safe!
The legitimate email, clear steps to take, and the fact that they did not directly ask for personal information make this less likely to be a scam.
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a scam?You receive a printed letter in your mailbox notifying you of a required payment from the IRS.
You’re correct
You’re incorrect
It’s safe!
Government services will most often first make contact by regular mail. However, you can take additional steps to ensure your safety by finding the correct contact information online (not through links or phone numbers within the letter, an email or a text), and confirming the legitimacy of the notice.
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