Every scam in the test
Each one is drawn from a scam people reported this year, redrawn next to the real page, email or message it imitates. Open one for the tell, the three checks and how many people fall for it.
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Take the test and every scam you see shows up here: green if you spotted it, red if it got you. Collect them all.Fake logins and account theft 18
DANGERThe fake Google sign-inAlways check the addressDANGERThe wallet upgradeAlways check the requestDANGERThe "sign in to view this invoice" pageAlways check the passwordFAKE WINDOWThe "Sign in with Amazon" window that isn't oneAlways check the addressDANGERThe free "wallet risk check"Always check the connectFAKE GPTThe "ChatGPT PLUS 5.6" that sends you awayAlways check the link⚠ DANGERThe page its own host flaggedAlways check the warningDANGERThe "cancel this withdrawal" code pageAlways check the codeFAKE DOCUMENTThe real Dropbox page with a fake "secure viewer"Always check the buttonNOT GOOGLEThe Google "claim dispute" page from a phone callAlways check the address⚠ CAREFULThe "Kraken Login" help desk pageAlways check the address⚠ IMPOSTERThe copied singer's websiteAlways check the addressACCOUNT THEFTThe "Valve trade review" messageAlways check the senderDANGERThe "paste this code to join the meeting" pageAlways check the codeIMPOSTERThe "vote for my niece" Telegram pageAlways check the addressDANGERThe "claim your airdrop" wallet pageAlways check the addressDANGERThe "keep your password" webmail pageAlways check the addressDANGERThe bank sign-in hidden on a dentist's websiteAlways check the address
Malware and fake downloads 5
DANGERThe robot check that runs a commandAlways check the instructionsDANGERThe "update Chrome to keep reading" boxAlways check the updateTRAPThe "click Allow if you are not a robot" checkAlways check the AllowDANGERThe free Fortnite aimbotAlways check the antivirusDANGERThe meeting you have to install something to joinAlways check the download
Tech-support and refund scams 5
SCAMThe pop-up with a phone numberAlways check the phone numberREMOTE ACCESSThe refund that needs control of your phoneAlways check the remote controlIMPOSTERThe Disney+ TV code page with a phone numberAlways check the phone numberWIRE FRAUDThe "we refunded you too much" pageAlways check the send it backFAKE BANK CALLThe "Zelle Fraud Department" paymentAlways check the name
Fake payment pages 10
IMPOSTERThe toll bill textAlways check the addressIMPOSTERThe Netflix payment emailAlways check the addressIMPOSTERThe missed-parcel feeAlways check the addressIMPOSTERThe pre-approved BarclaycardAlways check the addressOVERCHARGEThe $79 Canada eTAAlways check the priceIMPOSTERThe CRA arrest warrant emailAlways check the threatFAKE STREAMThe funeral stream that wants your cardAlways check the cardSCAMThe loan payment to a personal UPI IDAlways check the UPI IDIMPOSTERThe copied Met Police "case file" pageAlways check the addressDATA GRABThe rental tour that wants your SSNAlways check the SSN
Email 25
FAKE INVOICEThe $499 antivirus chargeAlways check the senderWIRE FRAUDThe supplier with new bank detailsAlways check the senderFAKE BOSSThe boss who needs gift cardsAlways check the senderSCAMThe PayPal account emailAlways check the senderQR PHISHINGThe toll bill with a QR code to scanAlways check the QR codeFAKE SENDERThe "arnazon" order emailAlways check the sender⚠ BEG BOUNTYThe "security researcher" who wants a bountyAlways check the bountyPHISHINGThe "mailbox full, messages on hold" emailAlways check the buttonFAKE INVOICEThe $389 "receipt" in a calendar inviteAlways check the phone numberSCAMThe email that is one big pictureAlways check the senderSCAMThe "your points expire today" emailAlways check the feeSPAM LUREThe "Chloe, 1.4 km away" emailAlways check the strangerFAKE INVOICEThe "search listing" renewal billAlways check the senderFORGEDThe email "from yourself"Always check the senderDON'T OPENThe tax forms that "only open on Windows"Always check the computerPHISHINGThe email Gmail warns aboutAlways check the warningFAKE SELLERThe "owner" abroad who wants a fast cash saleAlways check the ownerSTOLEN CARDThe big order that wants you to "pay my shipper"Always check the shipperIMPOSTERThe official notice that says "write to my Hotmail"Always check the reply addressFAKE DEBTThe payday loan lawsuit emailAlways check the paymentSCAMThe real PayPal email with a fake phone numberAlways check the phone numberSCAMThe job offer that says "write to me on Outlook"Always check the reply addressSCAMThe "please cancel your Walmart order" textAlways check the numberEXTORTIONThe "I recorded you" emailAlways check the demandSCAMThe survey reward with a link full of spacesAlways check the link
Money you'll never get 31
SCAMThe prize with a processing feeAlways check the feeFAKE BONDThe "top rate" bond ad that borrows a bank's nameAlways check the advertiserPYRAMIDThe "turn $100 into $800" blessing loomAlways check the recruitsSCAM PACThe campaign email that wants Cash AppAlways check the paymentCLONEThe copy of a real investment firmAlways check the addressSCAMThe "100% sure" cricket tipsAlways check the sureSCAMThe "wipe out all your debts" feeAlways check the feePENSION SCAMThe "unlock your pension at any age" offerAlways check the ageFAKE GIVEAWAYThe famous YouTuber's gift card giveawayAlways check the addressSCAMThe free cruise you never entered forAlways check the prizeFAKE GRANTThe "state pays for your solar" pageAlways check the freeDON'T PAYThe "fully funded" summit with a feeAlways check the feeRECOVERY SCAMThe "we recover scam losses" firmAlways check the promiseFAKE GRANTThe friend who got a government grantAlways check the feeSCAMThe 2.5% a day investment platformAlways check the promiseSCAMThe hurricane relief fund nobody runsAlways check the addressGIFT CARDThe power bill paid in gift cardsAlways check the gift cardsFAKE GRANTThe IRS "forgiveness program" pageAlways check the feeLOAN SCAMThe loan that needs a deposit firstAlways check the depositFAKEThe bank that doesn't existAlways check the rateFAKE GRANTThe "military debt forgiveness" feeAlways check the feeSCAMThe payment waiting for a release feeAlways check the addressSCAMThe stranger with your last nameAlways check the storySCAMThe scholarship you have to pay forAlways check the feeFAKE PAYOUTThe settlement payment with a release feeAlways check the feeSCAMThe stock "professor" WhatsApp groupAlways check the strangerSCAMThe buyer for your timeshareAlways check the costsSCAMThe "pay the tax to withdraw" trading siteAlways check the feeDEEPFAKE ADThe TV host's "secret" trading storyAlways check the addressIMPOSTERThe "release fee" for your unclaimed moneyAlways check the feeFAKE INVESTMENTThe whisky cask with "guaranteed" growthAlways check the guarantee
Shopping 23
FAKE STOREThe 80% off Nike outletAlways check the priceSCAMThe $30 gift card for your reviewAlways check the codeKNOCKOFFThe "Airwrap style" stylerAlways check the seller⚠ STOLEN CARDSThe $2,000 card for $180Always check the priceFAKE BUSINESSThe cleaner who books only on TelegramAlways check the TelegramFAKE NEWS ADThe "CNN" story about a power-saving plugAlways check the addressFAKE ESCROWThe "eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection" pageAlways check the addressTRAPThe free bottle, just pay shippingAlways check the price⚠ PERSONAL PAYThe shop that only takes GCash to a personAlways check the paymentFAKE COVERThe half-price car insurance on InstagramAlways check the paymentFAKE TICKETSThe "can't go anymore" ticketsAlways check the paymentHEALTH HOAXThe drops that "reverse glaucoma"Always check the cureNEW STOREThe free-website sweater shopAlways check the company nameTRAPThe gym you can only quit by letterAlways check the cancel button⚠ NOT INSURANCEThe $29 "health coverage" that isn't insuranceAlways check the small printFAKE SHOPThe "warehouse sale" textAlways check the link⚠ TOO CHEAPThe half-price MacBook on AmazonAlways check the sellerDON'T PAYThe cheap mover that wants a Zelle depositAlways check the depositSCAMThe parcel held for a clearance feeAlways check the feeDON'T SCANThe ring you never orderedAlways check the feeSCAMThe "flood any number" text shopAlways check the targetTRAPThe prize wheel that wants you to spend firstAlways check the minimum spendFAKE TRIPThe £179 all-inclusive weekAlways check the bank transfer
Marketplace, jobs, rentals and romance 19
SCAMThe Marketplace buyer who pays firstAlways check the requestIMPOSTERThe Hi Mum, new number textAlways check the numberJOB SCAMThe job that needs a top-upAlways check the requestDON'T PAYThe birth mother who needs rent moneyAlways check the paymentSCAMThe soldier selling a cheap carAlways check the carIMPOSTERThe celebrity "fan card"Always check the gift cardBAITThe stranger with "proof" your partner cheatsAlways check the requestFAKE EVENTThe craft market with no addressAlways check the venueROMANCEThe date who wants a deposit firstAlways check the depositFAKE AGENTThe guaranteed work permit adAlways check the guaranteeDON'T PAYThe scout who sells a portfolioAlways check the feeJOB SCAMThe job that rents your WiFi and your nameAlways check the requestSCAMThe finder who wants a vet bill paidAlways check the paymentDON'T PAYThe agent who sells her numberAlways check the feeJOB SCAMThe "payment assistant" jobAlways check the requestSCAMThe buyer who needs your PayPal emailAlways check the emailRENTAL SCAMThe landlord who mails you the keysAlways check the viewingROMANCEThe sweetheart on the oil rigAlways check the requestDON'T SENDThe better-than-the-bank rupee swapAlways check the rate
Social media: comments, posts and ads 16
SCAM THREADThe adviser in the commentsAlways check the promiseSCAM ADThe celebrity money-secret adAlways check the linkACCOUNT THEFTThe "test my game" messageAlways check the downloadSTORY ADThe "I quit my night shift" story adAlways check the storyFAKE DEALThe "download the campaign brief" sponsorshipAlways check the fileACCOUNT THEFTThe "I reported you by mistake" messageAlways check the DiscordSCAMThe "$2,500 bonus code" from a friendAlways check the code⚠ REHAB BROKERThe 24/7 rehab "helpline" from a search adAlways check the clinicSCAMThe "did you commission this piece?" messageAlways check the linkSHILL BOTThe "still early on Velarix" commentsAlways check the coinIMPOSTERThe "you've been selected" reply from the creatorAlways check the nameBOT TRAPThe free "ETH bot" code in the pinned commentAlways check the botPITCH BOTThe "I quit my 9 to 5" chorusAlways check the chorusSCAM BOTThe "I can recover your stolen crypto" replyAlways check the recoverySCAM BOTThe "just search her name" commentAlways check the nameBOT BAITThe "sync your wallet on this site" tipAlways check the website