Molly Received a Call from a Person Claiming to Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

Molly received a call from a person claiming to be her bank representative. The representative asked her to verify her bank account details and credit card number. A few days after the call Molly noticed unusual activity on her account; a large sum had been withdrawn. Molly was a victim of ________.

• A)hacking
• B)usurping
• C)sniffing
• D)pretexting

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Unwritten rules that dictate the behaviors that are acceptable, forbidden, or expected in a particular social group or culture.

Ethical Resistance

The act of opposing or refusing actions that are considered morally wrong or unethical.

Authority Figures

Individuals or entities that hold power or influence over others, often seen in positions such as teachers, police, leaders, and parents, whom others are expected to obey or respect.

Rewards

Benefits or compensations given for meeting certain criteria or achievements, often used as motivation.