Sarah and Her Friends Think It Is Fun to Write

question 164

Multiple Choice

Sarah and her friends think it is fun to write bad, usually untrue, things about other kids in their school and post them on online social networks. They even post pictures on the Internet of some kids without their knowledge and write bad things about them. What is this an example of?

• A) cyberbullying
• B) spam
• C) identity theft
• D) fraud

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Definitions:

FTC Act

The Federal Trade Commission Act, a statute that established the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and empowers it to regulate unfair or deceptive commercial practices.

Telemarketing Sales Rule

A federal regulation that sets standards for businesses using telemarketing strategies to ensure consumer protection.

Prize Promotion

A marketing strategy that offers awards or gifts to participants, often used to stimulate interest in a product or service.

Solicitation

The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone, often used in legal context to refer to the act of seeking to procure a person to commit a crime.