Connie got a phone call saying she was randomly chosen to receive $1,000.The caller wanted to verify who she was and asked for her Social Security number.She immediately hung up because she knew she would be a victim of what?

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The situation described is a classic example of a phishing scam, which involves tricking someone into giving away personal information (such as a Social Security number) in order to steal their identity or money. The offer of a large sum of money is often used as a lure to make people more likely to fall for the scam. Hanging up on the caller was the correct response, as legitimate organizations would not ask for sensitive information over the phone without proper verification procedures in place.

B) Skimming refers to the theft of credit/debit card information from a device such as an ATM or gas pump, and is not relevant to this scenario.
C) FICO refers to a credit score and is not relevant to this scenario. 
D) None of the options are correct, as option A is the appropriate answer.

Connie Got a Phone Call Saying She Was Randomly Chosen