🚩 Spot the Red Flags
Learn how scammers use emails, text messages, phone calls, and social media to trick people. Practice spotting the warning signs before they cause real damage.
Email
SMS
Phone Calls
Social Media
Common Scam Warning Signs
Urgent Language
Scammers pressure you to act quickly before you have time to think.
Unknown Sender
Always verify the sender’s real email address or phone number.
Suspicious Links
Fake login pages are often used to steal passwords.
Requests for Money
Gift cards, crypto, or urgent payments are common scam tactics.
Fear Tactics
Messages claiming your account will be locked are designed to scare you.
Practice Spotting the Scam
Example: Microsoft Security Alert
From: Microsoft Security <account-alert@micr0softverify.com>
Urgent: Your Microsoft Account Has Been Locked
We detected unusual activity on your Microsoft account. Please verify your information immediately to restore access.
Verify Account
🐶 Patch Tip:
Never sign in through links inside unexpected emails. Instead, open a new browser window and visit the official website directly.
Never sign in through links inside unexpected emails. Instead, open a new browser window and visit the official website directly.