Question

10 things you can do to avoid fraud
read the article \10 things you can do to avoid fraud.\ then answer questions 7 through 10.
\10 things you can do to avoid fraud\ by public domain/federal trade commission

1. international scam artists use clever schemes to defraud millions of people across the globe each year, threatening financial security and generating substantial profits for criminal organizations and common crooks. they use phone, email, postal mail, and the internet to cross geographic boundaries and trick victims into sending money or giving out personal information.
2. while con artists can be clever, many can be foiled by knowledgeable- and equally canny- consumers. here are 10 things you can do to stop a scam.
3. 1 keep in mind that wiring money is like sending cash: once its gone, you cant get it back. con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because its nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. dont wire money to strangers, to sellers who insist on wire transfers for payment, or to someone who claims to be a relative in an emergency (and wants to keep the request a secret).
4. 2 dont send money to someone you dont know. that includes an online merchant youve never heard of- or an online love interest who asks for money or favors. its best to do business with sites you know and trust. if you buy items through an online auction, consider a payment option that provides protection, like a credit card. dont send cash or use a wire transfer service.
5. 3 dont respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial information, whether the message comes as an email, a phone call, a text. scroll down to see more
6. a. which statement describes how the authors purpose relates to the central idea of the text?

a. the authors purpose is to motivate readers to avoid fraud by promoting compassion for the victims of fraud.
b. the authors purpose is to help readers avoid fraud by being informed and sensible about fraud.
c. the authors purpose is to help readers understand the dangers of making money quickly by knowing how to avoid fraud.
d. the authors purpose is to convince readers that knowing the law and obeying it is the best way to avoid fraud.
b. which idea from the article best illustrates the answer to part a?
a. people give money to charities in the wake of a natural disaster.
b. playing a foreign lottery is against the law.
c. the law requires banks to make funds from deposited checks available within days.
d. scammers can steal your personal information and run up charges on your accounts.

Explanation:

For 10a: The article's central idea is providing actionable steps to avoid fraud, and the author's purpose is to equip readers with knowledge to be cautious and informed to prevent being scammed. Option B aligns with this, as the text gives practical tips to help readers avoid fraud by being sensible and informed.
For 10b: To illustrate the author's purpose of helping readers avoid fraud by being informed, we need an example of a fraud risk that the article would warn against. Option D describes a common fraud outcome that the article's advice (like not sharing personal info) aims to prevent, which matches the author's goal of helping readers avoid fraud.

Answer:

10a. B. The author's purpose is to help readers avoid fraud by being informed and sensible about fraud.
10b. D. Scammers can steal your personal information and run up charges on your accounts.