The scam known as _________ typically comes in the form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software.
A) DDoS
B) RAID
C) pretexting
D) scareware

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The scam known as "scareware" typically comes in the form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software. It warns you that your computer has been infected with a virus and prompts you to download their software to fix the issue. However, the software is actually malware that can infect your computer and steal personal information.

The Scam Known as _________ Typically Comes in the Form