Across
- 2. claims of a loan or government grant for college, home repairs, business costs or other expenses.
- 4. preys on victims of natural disasters
- 6. a company asking for money in advance for licensing, registration or insurance.
- 8. often begins with an online contact stemming from social media, dating platforms, or messaging apps.
- 11. targets seniors by often pretending to be a grandchild or other relative in trouble.
- 12. the scammer pretends to be someone else to trick you into sending money or to get your information, such as passwords, account numbers or Social Security numbers.
Down
- 1. these present like prizes, lottery winnings and other “free” money
- 3. a scam revolving around trying to get paid money up front in the hopes of a larger sum later.
- 5. purchase most often paying for a product or service without receiving it.
- 7. imposters use a disguise to threaten or scare you into paying money or revealing information.
- 9. a scam preying on your urge to help others in need. For example during natural disasters.
- 10. an imposter pretending to assist you with computer issues that you may not have even known existed.