AI vs Scams That Target Seniors

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1. What makes the phrase 'do this right now and don't tell anyone' a red flag when receiving an unexpected request?

   1. It suggests the request is urgent and meant to prevent you from seeking advice
   2. It indicates the sender is too busy to explain details
   3. It means the request is definitely from a family member
   4. It proves the sender is an authority figure

2. In the AI-era version of the IRS or Social Security scam, what makes the threat more convincing than the old robocall version?

   1. The scammer asks for payment in gift cards
   2. The scammer threatens to arrest you immediately
   3. The scammer uses a cloned voice that sounds like a real agent by name
   4. The scammer sends a physical letter

3. A phone call claims your grandchild is in jail and needs money immediately. What AI technology might a scammer use to make this con more effective?

   1. A cloned voice that matches your grandchild's tone and uses their actual name
   2. A social media post from your grandchild's account
   3. A video call showing your grandchild in a police station
   4. A text message with your grandchild's phone number

4. How has AI changed the tech support scam compared to the old pop-up warning version?

   1. The scammer asks for payment in cryptocurrency only
   2. The scammer now calls you on the phone instead of using computers
   3. AI-generated emails now appear professionally written like actual Microsoft communications
   4. Pop-ups no longer exist because people use phones more

5. In romance scams, what AI tools allow scammers to build trust with victims before asking for money?

   1. AI-generated profile photos and voice notes that create a false persona
   2. Encrypted messaging apps that hide the scammer's location
   3. Background check services that verify identity
   4. Free video chat services that record conversations

6. What should you do with a suspicious text message that might be a scam?

   1. Forward it to 7726 to report it as spam
   2. Call the number back to verify it's real
   3. Delete it immediately and block the number
   4. Reply with 'STOP' to unsubscribe

7. How can you use an AI chatbot to help identify a suspicious email?

   1. Ask the chatbot to click any links in the email
   2. Ask the chatbot to reply to the email for you
   3. Use the chatbot to translate the email into another language
   4. Paste the email text and ask what red flags exist

8. What is a deepfake voice?

   1. A type of music generated by artificial intelligence
   2. AI technology that replicates a specific person's speech patterns and tone
   3. A voice changer app that makes you sound like a robot
   4. A computer program that generates random human sounds

9. Why will a real government agency or family member never rush you into an immediate payment decision?

   1. They are required by law to give you at least 24 hours
   2. They want to make sure you understand all your options
   3. They prefer to communicate through mail rather than phone
   4. Real agencies and family members understand that verification takes time and will wait

10. What protection does signing up for the AARP Fraud Watch Network provide?

    1. It blocks all scam calls automatically
    2. It provides alerts about current scam schemes targeting older adults
    3. It guarantees reimbursement if you fall for a scam
    4. It assigns a personal bodyguard for seniors

11. In the sweepstakes scam, what makes the AI-era version more convincing than the old 'you won, just pay shipping' version?

    1. The scammer sends a physical check as proof
    2. The scammer asks for your bank account number directly
    3. Fake websites now feature realistic logos and professional design that mimic real companies
    4. The scammer offers to pay your taxes first

12. How has the Medicare scam evolved with AI technology?

    1. Medicare now calls seniors automatically about new plans
    2. The government requires seniors to verify their Medicare numbers monthly
    3. AI-generated robocalls can read from your local area code to sound more legitimate
    4. Scammers now sell braces door-to-door in person

13. What AI tool do charity scammers use to impersonate real organizations after disasters?

    1. AI-generated news articles about the disaster
    2. AI chatbots that ask for donations
    3. AI voice changers that sound like celebrities
    4. AI-built websites that mimic legitimate charity websites

14. Which statement best describes why scammers insist you not tell anyone about the transaction or request?

    1. They are following banking privacy laws
    2. They know that seeking advice from others would reveal the scam
    3. They want to protect your privacy
    4. They want to surprise your family with good news

15. What is a robocall?

    1. A call from a robot assistant like Alexa
    2. An automated phone call that delivers a recorded message
    3. A call that is automatically forwarded to voicemail
    4. A call from a government agency