Spotting and Stopping Scams

Scammers target people of every age, often with very convincing calls, texts and emails. This free course teaches a simple habit that defeats almost every scam: stop, check and tell someone. You will learn the most common tricks, from fake bank calls and parcel texts to the “Hi Mom, I lost my phone” message and computer support calls, and what to do if you think you have been caught out.

What you will learn

• The three warning signs found in almost every scam
• Fake bank, police and parcel calls and texts
• The “Hi Mom, new number” family-emergency scam
• Fake computer support and remote-access tricks
• Romance and investment scams
• What to do and who to tell if you are caught out

Who this course is for

• Everyone who uses a phone, email or the internet
• People who have received a suspicious call or text
• Families who want to protect a parent

Every lesson has large, clear steps, a try-it-yourself task and a short quiz, and you earn a certificate when you finish. Lessons work for iPhone, iPad and Android; screens can look slightly different on your device.