Regulatory and Fraud Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• sweepstake : a scam where individuals are misled into believing they have won a prize or lottery, but must pay a fee to claim it.
• emergency scam : a scam where fraudsters manipulate victims into transferring money by convincing them they are helping someone in need.
• investment : a fraudulent scheme where individuals are persuaded to invest in a nonexistent or worthless business opportunity.
• advance : a scam where victims are persuaded to pay money in advance in order to receive a larger sum later, which never materializes.
• fraud : the act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others, often used in identity theft schemes.
• phishing : a common form of fraud where criminals obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials, to gain unauthorized access to a victim's online banking account.
• corruption : a type of fraud involving the misuse of power for personal gain.
• verification : the process of confirming the identity of an individual, often used in financial transactions to prevent fraud.
• wire fraud : a type of fraud that involves the use of electronic communications to deceive individuals into sending money or revealing sensitive information.
• impersonation : a scam that involves pretending to be a legitimate organization or individual in order to deceive victims, often for financial gain.