Spot the scam.
Twelve everyday messages and calls: gift cards, delivery fees, prizes, family texts, support calls. Choose what you'd do, see the red flags, then print a card for a family chat.
12 scenarios · about 5 minutes · nothing to sign up for
Ask before you pay
- Gift cards? Stop.
- Told to keep it secret
- A deadline today
- A link or number they chose
- Stay on the line
Twelve scenarios
Read the message, pick what you'd do, then see the red flags highlighted. Names and numbers are made up.
Red flags in this message
Free PDF · instant download · no account
Why gift cards? Read why anyone asking for them is a red flag.
The trainer needs JavaScript. You can read the red flags in the gift card scams guide instead.
The rule
Nobody legitimate asks you to pay with gift cards.
Your family discussion card
Finish the twelve scenarios and your score and the ones to talk about fill in on the back. Fold it, keep it by the phone, or hand it to a parent.
Cut along the dashed line and fold. Front on the left, back on the right.
Talk it over
- Which of these would have caught us out?
- Who do we call first when a message asks for money?
- What would we say if someone told us to keep a secret?
- What is our family code word?
Nobody legitimate asks you to pay with gift cards.
Our code word ______
Call ______ first
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Our score: ____ of 12
Worth a second look together
Send me the checklist and card.
Free PDF · instant download · no account · unsubscribe in one click
We'll occasionally email scam-awareness tips; unsubscribe anytime.
Your details are used only to reply and send what was asked for. Privacy-friendly analytics. Email [email protected] to access or delete.