Cyber Class 5 Email and Online Communication

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

You get a "Forwarded" email that says: "If you don't send this to 10 people in the next hour, your computer will be deleted!" What is the best way to stop this "Chain Letter"?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+5, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!

A Send it to 20 people just to be safe.
B Delete the email immediately. These are fake and used to spread spam or worry people.
C Reply to the sender and tell them they are mean.
D Turn off your computer and leave it off for a week.

Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Delete the email immediately. These are fake and used to spread spam or worry people.

Explanation: Chain letters are a type of Spam. They use "scare tactics" to make you do something. Deleting them is the best way to break the chain and keep your friends' inboxes clean and safe.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

Rules for asking and answering

You get a "Forwarded" email that says: "If you don't send this to 10 people in the next hour, your computer will be deleted!" What is the best way to stop this "Chain Letter"?

More questions like this