Question

which of these are illegal or scam activities? check all that apply
□ running a pyramid scheme
□ offering free gifts
□ trespassing to harm property
□ downloading a virus
□ hacking a computer

Explanation:

• A pyramid scheme is an illegal scam as it relies on recruiting others with false profit promises.
• Offering free gifts is a legitimate marketing tactic (not illegal/scam unless used deceptively, but generally not a scam/illegal activity here).
• Hacking to harm property is illegal as it violates computer security and property rights.
• Distributing a virus is illegal as it damages computer systems and data.
• Hacking a computer is illegal as it's unauthorized access to computer systems.

Answer:

• running a pyramid scheme
• hacking to harm property
• distributing a virus
• hacking a computer