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.