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The key answer of exercise 15

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Unit 10 - Crime doesn’t pay for the textbook Engage B2 with Exam Skills with authors Barbara Bettinelli e Jane Bowie from Pearson Longman

Question

Read the text and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The most difficult obstacle in crime fighting is the constantly changing nature of crime, which evolves along with new technology, trends, and political situations.
  2. A vulnerable person might become engaged in cybercrime by feeling protected by the anonymity of the internet, allowing them to act freely without consequences. They may also be influenced by online communities that push radical ideas or recruit members into illegal organizations.
  3. The most serious example of counterfeit goods given is the illegal trade in fake medicines, which can be dangerous as there is no control over the quality of these products and they may harm people's health.
  4. Technology can facilitate the international fight against crime by enabling police forces from different countries to share information, conduct searches beyond their national borders, and collaborate more effectively.
  5. According to Abagnale, in the past, creating fake documents required expensive equipment like a Heidelberg printing press, special paper, and ink supplies. However, today, it can be done easily with a laptop computer, a laser printer, and an internet connection.
  6. According to the article, the best way to stop cybercrime is through prevention, and technology has a significant role to play in this fight.