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Credit and Loans — Test

Question 9 • Personal Finance

Martin receives an e-mail about a money-making opportunity from a sender who asks for his bank account number. The best way to avoid having his identity stolen is to

Answer
A
delete the e-mail and mark it as spam.
B
contact the police and file a phishing report.
C
open the e-mail and follow the steps outlined.
D
contact the government and report the e-mail.

Explanation

The message asks for sensitive banking information in exchange for a money-making opportunity, which is a common phishing tactic. Martin should not reply or follow any links; deleting the message and marking it as spam helps prevent further contact and protects his information. Choice A is the safest response.

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