PUBLIC ALERT CARD: “FRIEND-IN-TROUBLE” CALLS ARE EVOLVING Recent reports show a sharp rise in scams where callers imitate a colleague’s or relative’s voice and push you into “urgent” action. The script is simple: panic first, verify later. If you receive a request for money, a code, or a link, use the only rule (1) __________ under pressure: stop and verify through a separate channel. A quick (2) __________ can help: call back using an official number, not the one provided in the message. Scammers often rely on your fear, so the tone may sound unusually (3) __________ while the demand becomes extreme. For safety, we strongly recommend against (4) __________ any link until you confirm the sender’s identity. If you suspect fraud, (5) __________ the attempt in your banking app and keep the call log for evidence. Our centre will refer your report (6) __________ the Cyber Response Desk within 24 hours. Question 1: A. following B. which follows C. to follow D. followed Question 2: A. callback encrypted verification B. verification encrypted callback C. callback verification encrypted D. encrypted callback verification Question 3: A. persuasive B. persuasion C. persuasively D. persuaded Question 4: A. click B. to click C. clicking D. clicked Question 5: A. label B. flag C. notice D. underline Question 6: A. with B. for C. into D. to |