Spot the Scam: Free Practice for Seniors and Families
The best way to beat a scam is to recognize it before it reaches you. Work through these short, made-up examples of texts, emails, calls, and pop-ups. Tap the suspicious words, pick the safest response, and see why. There's no sign-up, no score is saved, and nothing here is real.
Every name, phone number, and link below is fictional. Got a real message you're unsure about? Use the Scam Checker instead.
Example 1 of 8: A missed package delivery
Correct so far: 0
Text message (practice example, made up)
From: +1 (610) 555-0144
Step 1. Tap any words that seem suspicious.
Warning signs found: 0 of 3.
Step 2. What's the safest thing to do?
Great for families and groups
Sit down with a parent or grandparent and go through the examples together, or use them at a senior center, library, or church group. If you'd like me to lead a free scam-awareness talk for your group in the West Chester area, get in touch.
Questions people ask
Is anything I type saved?
No. If you use the optional coach, your answer is sent to an AI service to write feedback and isn't stored on this site. See the Privacy Policy.
Where can I learn more?
Read the Scam Awareness Guide and the Medicare scams guide.
