Which of the Following Is a Type of Identity Theft

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of identity theft that uses deceptive e-mails and fraudulent Web sites to fool consumers into revealing their personal data?

• A) bait-and-switch
• B) cyber spying
• C) viral marketing
• D) phishing
• E) spam

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Definitions:

Maximizing Utility

The process of choosing the allocation of scarce resources that provides the highest possible satisfaction or happiness to an individual or society.

Marginal Utility

The change in overall satisfaction or utility obtained by consuming one additional unit of a good or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of goods and services.

Donuts

Circular or ring-shaped fried dough treats, often sweetened and sometimes filled or topped with various ingredients.