Is this a scam?
Are You a Scam-Proof Expert?
Test your knowledge on scams and how to protect yourself! Each year, countless individuals fall victim to various scams, losing significant amounts of money. This quiz will help you learn how to identify potential scams and safeguard your personal information.
- Learn about common scams.
- Discover ways to protect yourself.
- Test your understanding of scam awareness.
Each year, people in the UK lose hundreds, or thousands of pounds when they become victims of scams. How many people are affected each year?
More than 1 million
More than 2 million
More than 3 million
How should you protect yourself against identity theft?
Shred all bills and personal documents before throwing them out
Don't give out your personal, credit card or online account details over the phone unless you completely trust and can verify the source
All of the above
You receive an email from your bank saying there is a problem with your account. The email asks you to click on a link and verify your details. What do you do?
You delete the email and alert your bank
You click on the link but don't enter your details.
You click through, follow the prompts and enter your account details
Pete has been talking to Jani online for a few months. Jani tells Pete she would like to meet him in person and asks to borrow £3,000 to pay for the airfare to Northern Ireland. Should Pete send Jani the money?
Yes, send Jani the money
No, do not send Jani the money
You are contacted by Mike, he gives you an 'offer you can't refuse'. He wants you to invest £6,000 into his business and you will be guaranteed a return of £40,000 within one year. Should you invest?
Yes, you invest £6,000
No, you do not invest any money
What should you do when you receive your bank statement?
Check your balance
Check each transaction
Mary contacts you from Nigeria to tell you that your distant relative has died and left you £290,000. She needs you to send her £2,500 to pay the fees to have the money released. What do you do?
Release the money to Mary to get your inheritance
Ignore and delete the email
What does the S stand for in the scam poster?
Seems too good to be true
Search for all the 'best deals'
Search for all the 'best deals'
Sorry, this is a scam
A scam email can be easily recognised by:
Suspicious links
Not addressing us personally
Spelling mistakes/ poor grammar
All of the above
Is this a scam?
Scam
Not a scam
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