GlobalScamWatch.org Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. Fake videos or images technology used to deceive or extort
  2. 5. Fake legal threats used to intimidate victims
  3. 7. Scammers claim you have an arrest _____ to pressure payment
  4. 8. Scammers claim they can recover lost money or accounts for a fee
  5. 13. If someone contacts you from a trusted organization what should you do
  6. 15. Pressure tactics making you act quickly without thinking
  7. 18. Payment method used by scammers
  8. 19. Phishing scams sent via text messages to steal info
  9. 21. Scammers often impersonate trusted individuals to avoid this
  10. 22. QR code scams directing victims to malicious sites
  11. 24. Scammers use threats to ensure this
  12. 25. Threatening to release personal info unless paid
Down
  1. 1. Emails or messages tricking you into giving passwords or money
  2. 2. Software installed by scammers to steal or lock devices
  3. 4. Scammers mimic trusted brands to create false
  4. 6. Fraudulent questionnaires used as bait for scams
  5. 9. Misleading links that lure victims to scam sites
  6. 10. Scams demanding fines or payments because you failed to serve in a
  7. 11. Faking emails, websites, or phone numbers to appear legitimate
  8. 12. Threats of this are used to extract money from immigrants
  9. 14. The purpose of Global Scam Watch is to raise
  10. 16. A digital form of currency often used in scams
  11. 17. Pretending to be officials, companies, or trusted people
  12. 20. Automated scam calls delivering prerecorded threats
  13. 23. Scammers are using technology to make their scams more____