Scam Prevention Test
Avoid getting scammed and activating the bomb by identifying the safest action in the following scenarios
START
You decide to sell some old possessions online. Someone reaches out to you and is interested in buying something, but can only pay with a cashier's check for a larger amount than you want, asking that you pay back the remainder. You should...
QUESTION 01
Only accept if they pay the exact amount
Reject the offer and block them
Accept the offer
Ask for their full name
Your mail has been slow recently, and you receive a text message from USPS saying that they have instructions on how to reclaim your lost packages. You should...
QUESTION 02
Click the link to investigate
Ask friends if it seems real
Call your local post office to confirm
Ignore the message
You get a call supposedly from Microsoft Tech Support. They reported suspicious activity on your account, and they need to confirm a couple of things. You should...
QUESTION 03
Help them clarify what they need
Ask them a security question
Email Bill Gates to assess the situation
Check your account, then ignore
Later, you get an email from the FTC, saying they identified that the Microsoft Tech Support call came from an foreign call center. They want you to fill out a survey about your experiences. You should...
QUESTION 04
Be wary and ignore that as well
Be happy to aid in taking down more scammers
Not do the survey because it's too long
What's the FTC?
Your mom texts you a link to what seems to be an Instagram reel, but she doesn't use social media platforms that often. You should...
QUESTION 05
Text her to ask if she sent the message
Not worry and click the link
Try to find the video yourself
Report her for scamming
CONGRATULATIONS!
You successfully countered all of the scam attempts and defused the bomb!
START OVER?
NO!
The check will eventually bounce, and you will be liable to pay off the difference. Most people will use cash, their credit card, or a secure online platform such as Venmo to make purchases from online sellers.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
A government-operated agency will never directly send you a link without a more formal line of communication. It's likely just a coincidence that the mail has been slow, and you shouldn't engage.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
If there really was a problem with your account, you would recieve specific instructions on how to fix it through a better medium than unsolicited calls. It's best to independently check your account, and if everything looks fine, ignore the call.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
Often, scammers will try and double down, posing as anti-scammers to let your guard down. Just as scammers pose as groups that would never contact you online, government organizations wouldn't reach out to you either.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
Don't be paranoid. If this was a scam, your mom's account would have to have been compromised, and she probably would have warned you about it. It's good to be safe, but you can definitely be too safe.
...TRY AGAIN?
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Scam Prevention Test
Avoid getting scammed and activating the bomb by identifying the safest action in the following scenarios
START
You decide to sell some old possessions online. Someone reaches out to you and is interested in buying something, but can only pay with a cashier's check for a larger amount than you want, asking that you pay back the remainder. You should...
QUESTION 01
Only accept if they pay the exact amount
Reject the offer and block them
Accept the offer
Ask for their full name
Your mail has been slow recently, and you receive a text message from USPS saying that they have instructions on how to reclaim your lost packages. You should...
QUESTION 02
Click the link to investigate
Ask friends if it seems real
Call your local post office to confirm
Ignore the message
You get a call supposedly from Microsoft Tech Support. They reported suspicious activity on your account, and they need to confirm a couple of things. You should...
QUESTION 03
Help them clarify what they need
Ask them a security question
Email Bill Gates to assess the situation
Check your account, then ignore
Later, you get an email from the FTC, saying they identified that the Microsoft Tech Support call came from an foreign call center. They want you to fill out a survey about your experiences. You should...
QUESTION 04
Be wary and ignore that as well
Be happy to aid in taking down more scammers
Not do the survey because it's too long
What's the FTC?
Your mom texts you a link to what seems to be an Instagram reel, but she doesn't use social media platforms that often. You should...
QUESTION 05
Text her to ask if she sent the message
Not worry and click the link
Try to find the video yourself
Report her for scamming
CONGRATULATIONS!
You successfully countered all of the scam attempts and defused the bomb!
START OVER?
NO!
The check will eventually bounce, and you will be liable to pay off the difference. Most people will use cash, their credit card, or a secure online platform such as Venmo to make purchases from online sellers.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
A government-operated agency will never directly send you a link without a more formal line of communication. It's likely just a coincidence that the mail has been slow, and you shouldn't engage.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
If there really was a problem with your account, you would recieve specific instructions on how to fix it through a better medium than unsolicited calls. It's best to independently check your account, and if everything looks fine, ignore the call.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
Often, scammers will try and double down, posing as anti-scammers to let your guard down. Just as scammers pose as groups that would never contact you online, government organizations wouldn't reach out to you either.
...TRY AGAIN?
NO!
Don't be paranoid. If this was a scam, your mom's account would have to have been compromised, and she probably would have warned you about it. It's good to be safe, but you can definitely be too safe.
...TRY AGAIN?