A Type of Identity Theft That Uses Deceptive Emails and Fraudulent

question 84

Multiple Choice

A type of identity theft that uses deceptive emails and fraudulent websites to dupe consumers into revealing their personal details is known as ________.

• A)fishing
• B)angling
• C)phishing
• D)trawling
• E)the Nigerian letter

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The factor in an experiment that is predicted to vary following changes made to the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In experimental and research settings, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Final Exam

A comprehensive test covering material from an entire course, usually administered at the end of an academic term.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment or intervention, serving as a baseline to compare effects.