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  • You receive an email from someone you don't know. They claim that they are royalty in need of help and are asking for your credit card information so that they can buy a plane ticket to safety. Is this legit or a scam?
    A scam
  • You see a pop up on a random website that says that you've won a new iPad. You haven't entered a sweepstakes for an iPad. The pop up asks for your name, address, and other personal information. Is this legit or a scam?
    A scam
  • You entered an essay contest through your school. The next week, you receive an email from your teacher saying you won the contest. She asks you to attend a ceremony at school to receive the prize. Is this legit or a scam?
    Legit
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