Common Scam Signs
What is one warning sign that a message may be a scam?
Urgent threats
Spelling errors
Suspicious Links
Requests for personal info
You get a text with a link to claim a free McDonald's gift card so you can get 30 big macs. What should you do?
Do not click the link. Verify the offer through the company's official site.
A caller knows your name and says you owe money and must pay immediately with Amazon gift cards. Is this normal?
No. Gifts cards are a major scam warning
True or False.
You should click links from unknown senders because you may win $1,000,000 and tons of vacations.
False
You receive the text. "Hey Charlie! I am your long-lost billionaire cousin. I will send you 7 billion dollars and a penguin. I just need $50 in gift cards to unlock your share of the fortune!
What should Charlie do?
Do not reply
Do not send any gift cards
A stranger says you won a vacation to Disney World to meet Mickey Mouse personally. You never entered to win. What is a red flag?
You never entered
Unexpected prizes
A text says your package is delayed and asks you to pay a small redelivery fee through a link. What should you do?
Avoid the link and check delivery information using the official app or website.
Someone claims to be the president and threatens to arrest you unless you pay now. What should you do?
Hang up
What is the safe way to contact your bank?
Go in person
Use the official phone number
You get the text. "Your package containing 800 rubber ducks is stuck in transit. Pay $4.99 immediately or the ducks are mine."
What should you do?
Do not pay this is a scam
A text says, "Act now or your bank account will be closed in 10 minutes and you will be arrested!" What tactic is being used?
Pressure and urgency
Fear
Someone texts, "I am your neighbor. Buy me gift cards and send me the codes right away." What is suspicious?
The unusual request
Demand for gift cards
The urgency
A caller claims to be tech support and wants remote access to your computer. What should you do?
Do not give them access. Contact the correct company using official phone number.
True or False.
You should give all your friends your social security number
False
You receive the text. "CONGRATS! You are the winner of unlimited soda and snacks from Walmart. Send your bank password to claim.
What should you do?
Do not send your bank password.
The caller ID shows a familiar government agency. Does that prove the call is real?
No. Scammers can fake caller ID info
You receive a bank fraud alert with a link. How can you safely check your account.
Open the official banking app or call your bank
A caller from a random number tells you they are your new doctor, and they need your social security number. What should you do?
What are two ways to make your online accounts safer?
Use strong password
Multifactor authentication
Do not give anyone your password
Brandon gets the text: "URGENT your account has been frozen because you purchased 20 pizzas at 3am. Click this mystery link to unlock your account.
Do not click the mystery link.
Delete the message.
A message asks for your password and code to "protect" your account. What should you do?
Never share your password or codes.
You accidentally clicked a suspicious text link and entered your password. What should you do next?
Change the password immediately
Contact the affected provider
A caller claims to be your grandchild in trouble and begs for money. How can you verify the story?
Call your relative using a number you already know and confirm with another trusted family member.
You realize you sent money to a scammer. What should you do?
Contact your bank or payment provider using the official contact information and report the transaction
You get a text from someone who is claiming to be Justin Timberlake. Justin says he needs $200 for his private jet from you so y'all can finally meet.
What should you do?
Do not send the money
Justin Timberlake is not trying to meet you