Question

which of the following is true about scams? *
you are guaranteed to get your money back from a scam by filing a claim with your local police department
scams today most commonly occur through paper mail you receive
there are a number of red flags you can be aware of that can help you avoid being scammed
young people dont have to worry about being targeted for scams unless they have a bank account

Explanation:

• For the first option: Filing a claim with the local police doesn't guarantee getting money back from a scam, as scam recovery is complex and not always successful.
• For the second option: Modern scams are more common via digital channels (like email, phone, online) than paper mail.
• For the third option: There are indeed red flags (e.g., unsolicited requests for money, pressure tactics, too - good - to - be - true offers) that can help people identify and avoid scams.
• For the fourth option: Young people can be targeted for scams (e.g., student loan scams, social media scams) regardless of having a bank account.

Answer:

C. There are a number of red flags you can be aware of that can help you avoid being scammed