Scam Mission
Practice spotting real messages vs. scams. Each mission has a short quiz—tap "Real" or "Scam", get instant feedback, and see your score when you finish.
Mission 1: Spot the scam in emails
Practice spotting fake or dangerous emails. Is it real or a scam?
Beginner5-7 minNot started
Mission 2: Spot the scam in texts
Can you tell which texts are safe and which are trying to trick you?
Beginner5-7 minComplete "Mission 1: Spot the scam in emails" to unlock
Mission 3: Social media scams
Social media is full of scams. Can you spot the real from the fake?
Intermediate6-8 minComplete "Mission 2: Spot the scam in texts" to unlock
Mission 4: Phone call scams
Scammers love calling. Learn to recognize phone scams.
Intermediate7-9 minComplete "Mission 3: Social media scams" to unlock
Mission 5: Website & pop-up scams
Scammers create fake websites and scary pop-ups. Can you identify them?
Advanced8-10 minComplete "Mission 4: Phone call scams" to unlock
Mission 6: Job & employment scams
Looking for work? Scammers prey on job seekers. Stay alert!
Advanced8-10 minComplete "Mission 5: Website & pop-up scams" to unlock
Mission 7: Online shopping scams
Shopping online? Watch out for fake stores and too-good deals.
Advanced8-10 minComplete "Mission 6: Job & employment scams" to unlock
Mission 8: Scam recognition master
Test everything you've learned! Can you spot all the warning signs?
Master10-15 minComplete "Mission 7: Online shopping scams" to unlock
Mission 9: AI voice cloning family emergency scams
Practice high-pressure family emergency scenarios where voices and stories can be faked.
Advanced4-6 minComplete "Mission 8: Scam recognition master" to unlock
Take with a family member
Answer the same questions together, then compare. Research shows families who practice together stay safer.
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Key guides to read
- Understanding Scams and Fraud
Tech support, phone, and email scams: how to spot them, red flags, safe steps, and what to do if you sent money.
- The "Bank Safe" Guide: How to Stop Fraud Before Money Leaves the Account
How families and banks can prevent financial scams. Trusted Contact forms, red flags, and AARP Bank Safe principles from a real $25,000 near-miss case.
- Online Shopping Tips: Getting the Best Deals Safely
Find deals, avoid scams, and shop securely. Tips for Amazon, retailers, and payment safety.
- Pause. Reflect. Protect. (scam safety guide)
One simple habit that blocks most scams. A muscle-memory response for moments when something feels off — like 'Stop, drop and roll' for fraud.