Interactive Scam Training
Practice identifying scams in a safe environment. Make decisions, learn from feedback, and build your fraud detection skills through realistic scenarios.
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IRS Tax Call
You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS. They say you owe $5,000 in back taxes and must pay immediately via gift cards or face arrest within 24 hours. The caller ID shows "IRS Official" and they have your full name and address.
Bank Security Alert
You receive an email from "security@chase-bank-alert.com" with your bank's logo. It says suspicious activity was detected on your account and you must verify your identity by clicking a link and entering your login credentials within 2 hours or your account will be locked.
Package Delivery Text
You get a text message: "USPS: Your package is waiting. Confirm delivery address and pay $2.99 shipping fee: usps-redelivery.com/track?id=8472" You weren't expecting a package, but you did order something online last week.
Instagram Investment Opportunity
An old high school friend messages you on Instagram showing screenshots of their cryptocurrency profits. They say they're working with an "investment expert" who helped them turn $500 into $5,000 in just 2 weeks. They offer to introduce you and say "spots are limited." Their profile looks legitimate with vacation photos and luxury items.
Too Good To Be True Sale
You see a Facebook ad for brand new iPhone 15 Pro Max phones for $299 (normally $1,199). The website looks professional with a countdown timer showing "Sale ends in 2 hours!" They only accept payment via Zelle or Venmo. Customer reviews on the site are all 5 stars posted this week.
Microsoft Security Alert
You receive an email from "microsoft-security@outlook-support.com" saying your Microsoft account was accessed from Russia. The email has Microsoft's logo and professional formatting. It includes a button saying "Secure My Account Now" and mentions that if you don't act within 24 hours, your account will be permanently locked. The email addresses you by your full name.
Grandchild Emergency
You receive a frantic call from someone claiming to be your grandson. They say they're in jail in Mexico after a car accident and need $3,000 wired immediately for bail. They sound upset and say "Please don't tell Mom and Dad, they'll be so disappointed." The voice sounds similar but different, which they explain is due to a broken nose from the accident.
Work From Home Opportunity
You receive a text: "Congratulations! You've been selected for a work-from-home position earning $3,500/week. No experience needed! We found your resume online. Text YES to start immediately." You did post your resume on job sites recently.
PayPal Payment Dispute
You receive an email from "service@paypal-resolution.com" stating that someone disputed a $450 charge on your account. The email says you need to click a link to review the dispute and provide documentation within 48 hours or the money will be refunded to the buyer and your account will be restricted.
Windows Tech Support Call
You receive a call from someone with a heavy accent claiming to be from "Windows Technical Support." They say your computer has been sending error messages to their servers and is infected with viruses. They offer to fix it remotely if you give them access to your computer and pay $299 for their service.
Amazon Account Suspension
You receive a text: "Amazon Alert: Suspicious activity detected. Your account has been temporarily suspended. Verify your identity here: amzn-verify.co/secure?id=7392 or your account will be permanently closed in 24 hours." You do have an Amazon account and made a purchase yesterday.
Online Dating Romance Scam
You've been chatting with someone on a dating app for 3 weeks. They claim to be a military contractor working overseas. The conversations have been wonderful and they say they're falling in love with you. Now they say they need $2,000 to pay for emergency medical treatment and will pay you back when they return home next month. They've never video chatted, always having excuses about poor internet connection.
International Lottery Winner
You receive an email congratulating you on winning $2.5 million in the "International Email Lottery." The email says your address was randomly selected from millions of email addresses worldwide. To claim your prize, you need to pay a $500 processing fee via wire transfer and provide your bank account information for the prize deposit.
Charity Donation Call
You receive a call from someone claiming to represent a charity for veterans. They mention recent news about veterans' issues and ask for a donation. They want your credit card information over the phone and say they can send someone to pick up a check today. They're very pushy and say "Don't you support our veterans?"
Government Refund Text
You receive a text: "IRS Notice: You are eligible for a tax refund of $1,847. Claim your refund here: irs-refund-claim.com/verify?ref=8473. Expires in 72 hours." You did file taxes this year and are expecting a refund.
Vacation Rental Scam
You find a beautiful beachfront vacation rental on Craigslist for $800/week (similar properties are $2,500/week). The "owner" says they're overseas and can't show the property but will mail keys after you wire the first week's rent plus a security deposit. They provide professional photos and a rental agreement. They want payment via wire transfer or cryptocurrency.