Question

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

Explanation:

• A pyramid scheme is an illegal business model that relies on recruiting new participants rather than selling legitimate products or services.
• Threatening to harm property is illegal as it involves making threats of damage to someone's property, which is a form of harassment or intimidation and violates laws related to property rights and threats.
• Downloading a virus (with malicious intent, like to harm systems or steal data) is illegal as it can cause damage to computer systems, violate privacy, and break cybercrime laws.
• Hacking a computer involves unauthorized access to a computer system, which is illegal under cybercrime and computer security laws.
• Offering free gifts is a legitimate marketing tactic in most cases (unless part of a scam, but the option alone doesn't imply illegality).

Answer:

• running a pyramid scheme
• threatening to harm property
• downloading a virus
• hacking a computer