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.