The Orange Book - Staying relevant and financially secure

DECEMBER 2024 | VOL. 43

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Why did the businessman believe the message was real?

A)It included his name and vehicle details

B)It came from the police

C)It included a government seal

d)It was sent multiple times

What is a risky way of downloading an app?

A)Link received via SMS

B)Link received via WhatsApp

C)From an unofficial website

D)All the above

How to verify whether an app is genuine?

A)Download the app from the Google Play store or the Apple App store

B)High download numbers and ratings

C)Search for the app on the official website

D)All the above

How did the scam result in a financial loss for the businessman?

A)He was fined a higher amount than expected

B)His Credit Card details were stolen and misused

C)His bank account was hacked

D)He lost his car to repossession

What should you do when you receive a message about an E-challan?

A)Follow the instructions blindly

B)Ignore such messages

C)Check the authenticity of the challan at the government site, with photographic evidence attached

D)Sell your car

What did the businessman learn when he reported the issue?

A)That the app was a phishing app

B)The police were already investigating

C)The payment had actually been processed

D)His account was protected from future scams

Where can you report phishing scams in India?

A)Cybercrime Helpline 1930

B)Your nearest police station only

C)Local bank branch

D)Social media platforms

You receive an e-mail claiming to be from your bank, notifying you of a ‘suspicious login attempt.’ The e-mail asks you to click a link to verify your account details urgently. What should you do?

A)Click the link and log in to secure your account

B)Delete the e-mail without further action

C)Contact your bank directly to verify if they sent the e-mail

D)Reply to the e-mail asking for more information

You receive an SMS from a known retailer saying you've won a shopping voucher. It asks you to click a link to claim it. What would you do?

A)Click the link and enter your information to claim the voucher

B)Contact the retailer’s official customer service to verify the offer

C)Ignore the message and delete it

D)Forward the link to a friend to see if they know about this offer

You receive an SMS from a number claiming to be your mobile service provider saying, ‘Your account will be suspended due to overdue payments. Click here to pay now.’ The link in the message looks unusual, with random letters and numbers. What should you do?

A)Click the link and pay immediately to avoid losing service

B)Reply to the message asking for details about your account

C)Call your mobile service provider using the official number to check your account status

D)Ignore the message and block the number

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