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Lucia pages through a stack of papers (or that’s what it sounds like on the phone)
then confirms I’m indeed a winner. “Congratulations,” she says calmly. I play along. “Good heavens, I can’t believe I’ve really won! I’ve never won anything
in my life,” I yell excitedly. The next morning I receive an SMS containing my name: “E Kalili, HSBC Bank UK
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wish to inform you that you’re money, R450 000.00, has been approved for transfer, you are to pay R3 500 for transfer/insurance charges. Call Mrs Susan on 0786143161 for payment details, your money will be transferred to your account once charges is paid. Regards Mr Marcus HSBC Bank UK.” At this point we decide the game is up. I phone Lucia back and admit I’m a YOU
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journalist. At first she denies trying to con me, until I confront her with the facts: Nokia South Africa and HSBC Bank in England have confirmed they’re not involved in an SMS lottery and say the so-called promotion is a scam. I explain we’re doing a story to warn readers of similar scams and she’s immediately
on the defensive. “Why should I help you? What I do is my job. It’s my bread and butter.
1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. 1.1.1 What is the SMS encouraging the writer to do?
1.1.2 What is a “mobile no”? 1.1.3 Why do you think people should call between 8 am and 5 pm?
1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. 1.2.1 Rewrite the abbreviation SMS in full. 1.2.2 Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: In a cellphone scam people … A win a prize. B are being ripped off. C are not alert. D contact the police.
1.2.3 What do you understand by the words “cost you dearly”?
1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. 1.3.1 Write down a synonym for the word con. 1.3.2 Explain why this sort of con is commonly known as a 419.
1.3.3 State whether the following is TRUE or FALSE. Quote ONE WORD to support your answer. The writer believes it will start “raining money”.
1.4 According to the writer, are Nigerians solely responsible for SMS scams? Give a reason for your answer.
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1.5 How does Lucia create the impression that the writer is one of many entrants in the competition?
1.6 Do you think the writer has made a wise decision to play along with the fraudsters? Discuss your views.
1.7 Refer to paragraph 15. Lucia says this job is her “bread and butter”. If you were in her shoes, would you choose to work for this employer? Give a reason for your answer.
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(2) [20 ÷ 2 = 10] TOTAL SECTION A: 10 marks
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