Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blank…

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 20 to 25.

ANNOUNCEMENT: VOICE SCAM CALLS ARE GETTING SMARTER

Issued by Staffordshire Consumer Protection Agency

Local consumer agencies report a sharp rise in voice scam calls. These calls may sound professional and(20)________, yet their goal is simple: to make you act before you think.

(21)________ traditional scams that rely on obvious threats, these calls use polite scripts, often containing a request to "confirm" personal details. Messages posing as official updates among(22)________ tricks may lead you to fake websites. When the caller pressures you to decide immediately, remember to buy some(23)________ instead of rushing. You should also avoid sharing codes, even(24)________ someone claiming to be helping you.

If something feels wrong, hang up immediately, then file(25)________ report with your network provider, who will help investigate the scam. Don't easily fall for such calls! Stay safe and stay alert!