Week 4: Fraud Fighter

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Name* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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1. A text says “Your debit card has been suspended. Verify now,” followed by a shortened link.* This field is required.

Tap the link

Use a trusted banking channel instead

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Correct! Shortened or unfamiliar links in urgent account messages can hide phishing sites.

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Good try. Shortened or unfamiliar links in urgent account messages can hide phishing sites.

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2. A caller already knows your name and last four digits of your card, then asks for your online-banking password.* This field is required.

Give it to them

Refuse and verify independently

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Correct! Scammers can obtain partial personal details. Knowing some information does not prove a caller is legitimate.

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Good try. Scammers can obtain partial personal details. Knowing some information does not prove a caller is legitimate.

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3. A social-media post promises guaranteed investment returns with no risk.* This field is required.

Send money before the offer expires

Treat guaranteed high returns as a warning sign

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Correct! Investment offers promising high or guaranteed returns with little or no risk are a serious red flag.

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Good try. Investment offers promising high or guaranteed returns with little or no risk are a serious red flag.

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4. You receive a one-time code but you are not signing in anywhere.* This field is required.

Share it with anyone who calls about it

Do not share it and review your account

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Correct! Unexpected security codes may indicate an attempted login or transaction.

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Good try. Unexpected security codes may indicate an attempted login or transaction.

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5. Someone tells you to pay an urgent bill using gift cards or a person-to-person payment app.* This field is required.

Pay immediately

Stop and verify the request through a trusted source

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Correct! Scammers favor payment methods that can be difficult to reverse.

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Good try. Scammers favor payment methods that can be difficult to reverse.