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Stay Safer Online · Course 3 of 7

Scam texts, emails and calls

Spot pressure tricks in messages before you click or pay.

  • About 12 minutes
  • 6 short lessons
  • For adults
  • Free certificate path

Courses in this track unlock in order. Finish “Passwords made simple” first, and this one opens. Progress is saved on this device; no account needed.

An email whose display name says Your Bank but the address is a lookalike

What you will learn

  1. Scams arrive everywhere
  2. Red flags
  3. Verify
  4. If you clicked
  5. Practice
  6. Recap

Finish with a short quiz to earn the Scam Spotter badge. Every lesson includes an interactive activity. Complete the whole track for a free, verifiable certificate.

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