Read the following announcement 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 1 to 6.
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.
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