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Are you smarter than a scammer?

1 in every 4 Americans are victims of online crime every year, yet 90% of Americans say they're too smart to fall for a scam. Take the quiz and see if you’re as savvy as you think!

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1/8

You're expecting a delivery and get this. You’re stoked—those new headphones are almost here! But wait... is this a scam?

No red flags here!

Looks like a scam…

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Text message saying UPS: Your package is waiting for delivery confirmation. Visit  www.trackmy-UPSpackage.com and provide your shipping details and payment to avoid return.

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Correct! It’s a scam.

Not quite! It’s a scam.

🚩 Random phone number

🚩 Non-official web address

🚩 Asking for payment

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Americans lost

$588 million

in text message scams in 2022

Think it’s not that big of a deal? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), half a billion dollars have been lost because of scams like these.

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2/8

You’re browsing Marketplace and find that Garfield cookie jar you’ve been dreaming of… but the seller’s profile seems sketchy.

Find 3 red flags in this profile.

tries remaining.

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Great! You found 3 of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Not quite! You found 0 of 3 red flags.

🚩 No profile picture

🚩 Suspicious profile name

🚩 Recently created account

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3/8

You get a banking alert, click the link, and land here. Scam or not a scam?

No red flags here!

Definitely a scam…

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Correct! It’s a scam.

Not quite! It’s a scam.

🚩 Poor quality or fake logo

🚩 Grammatical / spelling errors

🚩 Threatening account closure

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Like

phish

in a barrel

Phony "phishing" websites make it easy for scammers to steal your info—and they're on the rise. Always check the URL and be wary of "too-good-to-be-true" deals. Remember: if it feels fishy, it probably is!

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4/8

You get this email (here we go again…) saying there’s some unusual activity on your bank account. Is it a scam?

No red flags here!

Definitely a scam…

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Phone with email from bank displayed. Message reads: We’ve detected unusual activity on account ending in 1234. Please take the following steps to verify:

Email from bank: We’ve detected unusual activity on account ending in 1234. Please take the following steps to verify: Log into your account
Navigate to “Security”
Confirm transaction if authorized. Contact our Fraud Department for further information. Your security is our top priority.

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Correct! It’s not a scam.

Not quite! It’s not a scam.

✅ Verified email address

✅ Clear instructions

✅ Encourages you to follow up directly.

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5/8

Another text message (you’re so popular!). This time, your boss texts you, asking for a favor.

Find 3 red flags in this text message.

tries remaining.

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text message saying Hey, I’m in a mtg rt now can’t talk, but need your help with a urgent task. Can you buy $1,200 in Amazon gift cards and send me the codes? It’s for a cliant. Thanks. Samuel J

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Great! You found 3 of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Not quite! You found 0 of 3 red flags.

🚩 Urgency and inability to talk

🚩 Unusual request

🚩 Grammatical / spelling errors

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6/8

You’re hitting it off with someone on a dating app. After talking about their massive returns, they send you this. “To the moon,” right? Or is this a scam?

Sounds like a great opportunity!

Love is blind but I’m not!

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Dating app message: Remember that crypto opportunity? It’s really taking off, and I’m making a ton! With my intel you should invest asap. 😍💰 Just use this link www.accesscrypt-user55738.net

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Correct! It’s a scam.

Not quite! It’s a scam.

🚩 Pushing financial "opportunities"

🚩 Has “special/inside knowledge”

🚩 Sending links to unknown websites

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“This person I fell in love with was

not real

...”

A Boston woman (with a Masters degree, mind you) was swindled out of $250,000 when a man she met on Hinge convinced her to invest money into a fake crypto account. No one’s too smart for scams—stay alert (source)!

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7/8

Ding! Your bank is alerting you about a suspicious transaction. You don’t remember buying from this store, but your spouse shops there. Scam?

Looks okay!

Definitely a scam…

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Text message saying Platinum Bank Fraud Alert: Did you attempt a purchase at MegaValue for $429.99, using account ending in 9385? Reply YES or NO or log in to your account take action: PlatinumBank.com/support.

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Correct! It’s not a scam.

Not quite! It’s not a scam.

✅ From your bank’s short code number

✅ Not asking for personal information

✅ Official web address

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8/8

After searching for a job in luxury cat accessories, you finally get a great offer! Before you start planning your “I quit” speech, take another look at the message.

Find 3 red flags in this email.

tries remaining.

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Job offer email saying Provide your bank info for direct deposit.
Submit a $150 payment to cover the shipping cost of your company laptop.

Tap any red flags you find in this image.

Let's go!

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Great! You found 3 of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Almost! You found

of 3 red flags.

Not quite! You found 0 of 3 red flags.

🚩 Not a business email address

🚩 Requesting bank info prior to hire

🚩 Asks for payment to ship laptop

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A 9-to-5

nightmare

A Massachusetts mom thought she scored the perfect remote job. After fake “training,” the company seemingly paid off her credit cards—then asked her to buy $6,000 in gift cards. Reality hit when her bank reported bounced payments, leaving her thousands in the red (source).

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The results are in...

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You’re an easy target!

Uh oh! Scammers can see you coming from a mile away. Time to get help before you’re taken for a ride.

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Scam-aware, but beware!

You’ve got a good eye, but some tricks still slip past your radar. Seriously consider getting professional scam protection.

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Almost unscammable!

You’ve got solid scam instincts, but even the sharpest scam crusher can't catch everything.

Certified scam crusher!

Nice work, Sherlock! You're a walking, talking firewall - but complacency isn't an option these days. Even you need help.

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