How to Identify a scam
Donation Scam/Romance Scam
Phishing Scam
Tech Support Scam
What happens if I get scammed?
100
Name one red flag of scams.
Red flags can include misspelling, claiming to be a company or government agency, unusual messages from a friend or company, and too good to be true deals.
100
What is a romance scam?
A romance scam is where a scammer creates a fake identify to gain a person's love and affection.
100
What is a phishing scam?
A phishing scam is where a scam is trying to impersonate a trusted person or business to obtain personal information.
100
What is a tech support scam?
A tech support scam is a scam where a scammer claims that your device has a virus and you need to pay them to remove it.
100
True or false. You should not report the scam to bank or card company when you got scammed.
False. You should report the scam to the bank or card company to cancel your leaked accounts and cards.
200
True or false. A text message from the IRS full of misspelled words is a scam.
True
200
True or false. Scammers will use a lookalike website to trick people in giving donation money.
True. Donation scammers use lookalike websites but change the payment methods
200
Ture or false. Phishing scammers try to use fake websites to trick people.
True. Phishing scammers might use fake website links in their text messages
200
Why would a scammer request your personal information?
They will use this information to commit identify fraud and steal money
200
Why should you catch your breath when you find out you got scammed?
Catching your breath allows you time to develop and understand these emotions before making you do irrational actions.
300
Why is it suspicious when your friend sends you text messages with links for buying crypto?
This is a red flag since your friend might not know about crypto and does not talk to you about crypto.
300
Name one warning sign in this text message.
Any answer relating to red flags is valid.
300
What is a vishing scam?
A vishing scam is a phone scam
300
True or false. Tech support scammers always ask for money in cash.
False. These scammers ask for payments in gift cardsa wire transfer, a bank transfer, cryptocurrency, or a payment app
300
How can you get your phone number back from a scammer?
You can call your phone provider to get your phone number back
400
What are some red flags in this message?
Any answer is valid
400
Name two red flags of a romance scam.
Red flags include telling you to keep the relationship a secret, they live overseas, giving excuses to not meet in person, and asking for a large amount of money for an emergency.
400
What is a pharming scam?
A pharming scam is where a scammer tricks a person in downloading a malicious code on a phone to redirect to a fake website.
400
Name two red flags in this text message.
Any two answers is valid
400
What is the national elder fraud hotline?
The national elder fraud hotline helps to combat fraud against older Americans and provide services to victims
500
Why is number 4 a red flag?
Legitimate companies will have secure payment systems in place and won’t ask for alternative payment methods like e-transfers. Be wary of suspicious email addresses that aren’t associated with the company in question.
500
How can you verify an organization's authenticity?
You can research the organization by using platforms like the IRS Tax-Exempt Organization search tool
500
Name the three types of phishing scams.
Vishing, smishing and pharming.
500
Why would a scammer ask you to pay them in cryptocurrency?
It is harder for people to reclaim stolen money if they pay in cryptocurrency.
500
What is the FTC’s Identify Theft support website?
This website allows people to report scams and obtain a recovery plan for their situation.