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Cybercriminals are getting creative. As technology advances, so do their scam strategies.

Question 1 of 9

Scam or Glamour?

You get an email saying you won an all-expenses paid cruise. Do you provide your credit card information, or call their bluff?

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Jump ship

If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. If you receive an unsolicited request for payment, do not enter your personal or credit card information. Report all suspicious emails as spam.

Question 2 of 9

Safe Sanctuary or Scam City?

Picture this: You are trying to purchase a diamond-encrusted jacket for your dog, but the site is asking you to directly wire them money as payment. What do you do?

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Flee and be free

Wire transfers are difficult to reverse and offer limited fraud protection. Be wary of any company or service requesting a wire transfer as payment.

Question 3 of 9

Legit or suspect?

You get a text from a random number with no information other than a tracking link for a ruby necklace you don't remember ordering. What do you do?

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Delete and ignore

Hackers are sneaky! Malicious links are often sent to lure you into granting access to the personal data stored on your device. Don't click suspicious links.

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Post or pass?

You are scrolling through your social media feed when you see a community post asking the name of your childhood pet. Do you enter it?

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Pass

Scammers use emotion to try to trick you into helping them collect your personal information, so they can gain access to your accounts. Think very carefully about the personal information you share in public forums.

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Reuse or go random?

You are creating an online account to access the latest celebrity hot gossip and are asked to create a login password. How do you proceed?

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Randomize it

When you randomize your password, it helps prevent cybercriminals from using your favorite password to gain access to your personal data and accounts. Create long, unique passwords for each of your accounts, or use the automated unique, strong-password generators offered on your device.

Question 6 of 9

Keep it loose or lock it down?

While logging into your social media account, your device suggests you turn on an enhanced security feature that requires MFA. Do you do it?

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Lock it down.

MFA adds another layer of protection to your accounts, making it more challenging for cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to your personal and financial data.

Question 7 of 9

Take the lead or lose control?

While watching these hilarious videos, you learn you have the power to secure yourself and your loved ones. Are you going to make the change?

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Take the lead.

You have the power to protect yourself and loved ones from cyber criminals. Taking proactive steps to protect your data on all of your devices is the best way to stay safe online.

Question 8 of 9

Secure or ignore?

While vacationing in tropical paradise, you get a legitimate notification that your social media account has had several suspicious login attempts. What do you do?

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Secure your account

Don't delay! Changing your password and enabling MFA immediately helps you stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and can help prevent unauthorized access to your data and accounts.

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*BONUS QUESTION* Pass or fail?

You are taking a fun online quiz that offers an exciting prize if you 'CLICK THIS LINK NOW' Will you click it?

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Don't click the link

Clicking on links from sources you do not personally know or trust may potentially expose you to cyberattacks designed to steal your personal data, gain unauthorized access to your financial accounts, or infect your device(s), potentially rendering your device unusable and your data stolen.

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