Computer & Online Safety Basics / Your digital life
Lesson 24 of 30
Scams and fraud
Common scams include fake prizes, fake job offers, 'help me, I lost my phone' messages and investment schemes. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
Key points
- Never pay to claim a prize
- Gift cards are a favourite scam payment
- Call friends on a known number to check
Quiz · +10 XP
A message says you won a phone but must pay a small fee first. This is:
Log in to save progress and earn XP.