Question

which two methods can help you avoid being a victim of a phishing scam? (1 point)
do not cash any checks given to you by a stranger.
do not answer the phone if you do not know the caller.
do not pay for a service before it has been performed.
avoid clicking links in e-mails.
do not accept a job that requires buying a large amount of product before starting the job.

Explanation:

Phishing scams often use e - mails with malicious links. Avoiding clicking such links helps prevent falling for phishing. Also, not cashing checks from strangers (as they might be part of a scam where the check bounces later and you are held liable) is a good practice. The other options like not answering unknown callers may be related to general privacy but not specifically phishing (phishing is more about digital/email - based fraud in many cases), not paying for services before performance is a general consumer protection (not unique to phishing), and not accepting jobs that require buying products is more about job - related scams (not phishing).

Answer:

Do not cash any checks given to you by a stranger, Avoid clicking links in e - mails.