Which of the following refers to the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to perform an action?

A. Pretexting

B. Backgrounding

C. Check making

D. Bounce checking

E. None of the choices.

Explanation:

Pretexting is the act of creating and using an invented scenario to persuade a target to release information or perform an action and is usually done over the telephone. It is more than a simple lie as it most often involves some prior research or set up and the use of pieces of known information.