Velma and Walter Devised a Scheme to Defraud Unsuspecting Readers

question 61

Multiple Choice

Velma and Walter devised a scheme to defraud unsuspecting readers and then sent a message via e-mail to thousands of computer users, hoping to get rich from those who responded. This was their first such attempt. They may have violated:

• A) the CAN-SPAM Act.
• B) the International Internet Treaty Act.
• C) RICO.
• D) All of these.

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Definitions:

New Group

An assemblage of individuals that has recently formed, often with new norms and dynamics.

Risky Sexual Behaviors

Actions related to sexual activity that increase the likelihood of negative consequences, such as sexually transmitted infections or unintended pregnancies.

Media Exposure

The degree and variety of media content an individual is exposed to over a certain period.

Hypothesis

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory.