Personal Finance Unit 10

Why do stores like scan and go options, apps, and one-click purchases?

What is advertisement?

What is the specific group of people that an advertiser is trying to reach with their advertisement?

What is the use of emotions such as fear, joy, or anger to persuade the viewer to purchase a product or service?

What is a statement or phrase that encourages the viewer to take a specific action, such as making a purchase or signing up for a service?

What is the process of identifying a specific group of people as the audience for an advertisement, and creating an ad that will appeal to that group?

What is a message or announcement designed to promote a product or service and persuade people to purchase it?

What are the long-term negative effects of identity theft? Choose 2.

Which is a warning sign that someone is using your information? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)

Using a fraudulent link to get sensitive information

John throws all of the copies of his bills and credit card statements in the trash. He receives a call from his credit card company asking him if he has been to Cancun recently. John has never traveled outside of the United States. Which term describes how a thief got John’s credit card information?

Sara wants a new outfit but does not have the money to buy it. She calls her friend’s credit card institution pretending to be the friend and tells the company that she has lost her credit card and needs a new one. What term describes what Sara did?

What is a reasonable way to protect yourself from identity theft? (hint: choose 3 correct answers)