If consumers are sent bogus e-mails that appear to come from legitimate banks or e-commerce sites in order to gain personal information, they are victims of ________

a) hacking
b) plucking
c) phishing
d) pilfering


c) phishing

Sociology

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What do John Carl's German ancestors have in common with some Mexican citizens who migrate to the United States today?

a. They suffered from tuberculosis. b. They were looking for work. c. They were fleeing revolutions. d. They refused to learn the English language.

Sociology

The central political issue for Puerto Ricans and Cuban Americans has been the ________

a. lack of recognition of the growing Latino presence by political parties b. residential status of their respective citizens c. political ambitions of their illegal immigrants d. political future of their respective island homelands

Sociology

What are the major sources of crime and victimization data in the United States?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Chicano men, as contrasted to Anglo men, appear to have greater pride in their maleness

a. true b. false

Sociology