Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Stay Safe: Understanding Scams and How to Prevent Them

What is a scam?
A scam is a deceptive scheme designed to con people out of their money or personal information. These schemes can take many forms, including online fraud, phishing emails, and fake lotteries. In (7) ___ words, scams are tricks that prey on your trust and can lead to significant financial loss.
Common types of scams
• Phishing: Fraudulent emails or messages that appear to be from legitimate sources, tricking you into (8) ___ personal information.
• Lottery scams: Notifications claiming you’ve won a (9) ___, requiring you to pay a fee to claim it.
• Other scams: These can include fake charities, advance-fee scams, and online auction fraud, each designed to exploit individuals in different ways.
Tips to prevent scams
• Verify sources: Always check the (10) ___ of requests for personal information.
• Root out suspicious communications: Don’t engage with unknown contacts and report any suspicious emails or calls to the authorities (11) ___ potential scams.
• Protect your information: Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication on your accounts to add an extra (12) ___ of security.

Question 7. A. others                         B. other                       C. the other                         D. another
Question 8. A. giving off                   B. giving up                C. giving in                         D. giving away
Question 9. A. reward                        B. prize                       C. trophy                         D. bonus
Question 10. A. frankness                  B. honesty                  C. authenticity     D. reality
Question 11. A. on behalf of             B. regardless of           C. on account of       D. in case of
Question 12. A. number                     B. level                        C. amount                         D. quantity