Scenario 1 of 6

How would you respond in this situation?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

Yes!

It’s a red flag if someone you’ve met online asks for money. When that happens, it’s best to end the relationship and stop talking to them.

That's not quite right.

You shouldn't send money to someone you've never met in real life. A request for money is often a sign of a scam.

Scenario 2 of 6

This is a scam. How can you tell?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

Correct!

If you're promised a fast track to wealth that seems to be based on recruiting others, it's probably a scam.

Not exactly.

Fraudsters use promises of getting rich quick, often in the form of a pyramid scheme, like in this scenario. If you're offered an opportunity that's too good to be true, it probably is.

Scenario 3 of 6

How would you respond in this situation?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

Amazing!

Job scams often promise big pay for little work. Also, a real employer will never ask you to make a payment as part of an application.

That's not it.

Job scams often promise big pay for little work. If you're asked for personal information or given vague details, it's best to ignore the posting.

Scenario 4 of 6

Why was this a scam?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

You got it!

Avoid paying for things you find online with wire transfers, third-party payment services, gift cards and prepaid cards.

That's not quite right.

You should avoid paying for things you find online with payment methods that take your money right away. Use your credit card for online purchases or pay with cash in person.

Scenario 5 of 6

How would you respond in this situation?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

Outstanding!

If you receive calls or messages from a number or caller you don't recognize saying they're someone you know and asking for money, stop talking to them and contact the person directly.

Missed this one.

One of the warning signs of a scam is when you're asked to keep a secret when a call or message is unexpected.

Scenario 6 of 6

How would you respond in this situation?

Correct.
Incorrect.

Your response:

Bingo!

If you receive a cheque or money order for the wrong amount, send it back right away and ask for the correct amount.

Not quite right.

If you received a cheque or money order for the wrong amount, you should always ask the buyer to provide a new one with the correct amount.

You scored
out of 6
on this quiz.

You're a natural scam-spotter!

You can pick out the red flags and signs that something's not right. But it's a good idea to still keep up with the latest fraud scam and trends to keep your money and identity protected.

You're on your way to becoming a real scam-spotter!

You might know a lot of the tricks fraudsters use, but new scams are always popping up. The more red flags you can spot, the better off you'll be. Learn about the latest scams and tips to help keep you protected.

We can help you boost those scam-spotting skills.

The first step is knowing the red flags and how to spot them. Learn more about the scams from the quiz and others fraudsters often use. Check out our scam articles and start building your fraud knowledge.