Learn the warning signs before a suspicious message becomes a loss. Every lesson is short, practical and built around actions you can use immediately.
All topics come from the original ScamRadar Academy.
Check the real sender, the destination behind links and whether the message is trying to rush you into giving away access.
LOOK FORThe display name looks familiar but the real sender domain does not match the organisation.
Completed on this browser Open lessonA polished storefront can still be fraudulent. Check the domain, business identity, payment pressure and whether the offer makes sense.
LOOK FORThe domain is new, misspelled or unrelated to the store name.
Completed on this browser Open lessonDelivery, toll, bank and account messages often use a tiny payment or urgent warning to make you tap a malicious link.
LOOK FORThe message asks for a small delivery or toll payment you did not expect.
Completed on this browser Open lessonA QR code hides its destination until it is decoded. Treat it like a concealed link and inspect the destination first.
LOOK FORA QR sticker has been placed over another code or sign.
Completed on this browser Open lessonFraudsters create urgency, spoof caller IDs and ask you to “secure” money or approve actions that actually benefit the attacker.
LOOK FORThe caller asks you to move money to a safe or technical account.
Completed on this browser Open lessonGuaranteed returns, social proof and pressure to deposit more are common signals in fake trading and investment schemes.
LOOK FORReturns are described as guaranteed, nearly risk-free or unusually consistent.
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