You have heard about all the risks from social media and what to do to help keep your personal information from being compromised. However, because of the love of animals, you clicked on a picture ad to join a nonprofit organization that protects wild animals, and you make a contribution using your credit card. You follow the prompts and gave them your name, address, and credit card number. Your monthly dues are $10.00. You receive your credit card statement a month later and find a number of charges from all different organizations, and none of them is the one you joined. What should you have done to help avoid this situation?(1 point)

Question

You have heard about all the risks from social media and what to do to help keep your personal information from being compromised. However, because of the love of animals, you clicked on a picture ad to join a nonprofit organization that protects wild animals, and you make a contribution using your credit card. You follow the prompts and gave them your name, address, and credit card number. Your monthly dues are $10.00. You receive your credit card statement a month later and find a number of charges from all different organizations, and none of them is the one you joined. What should you have done to help avoid this situation?(1 point)

Responses may you please tell me the correct answer and why it is that one

changed your password
changed your password

monitored your credit card closer
monitored your credit card closer

used a gift card
used a gift card

verified the organization before joining

Answer 1

verified the organization before joining

This is the correct answer because by verifying the organization before joining, you can ensure that you are providing your personal and financial information to a legitimate and trustworthy organization. This can help avoid falling victim to scams or unauthorized charges.