πŸ›‘οΈ Scams & Safety

Recognize Common Scams

Learn recurring scam patterns so you do not have to memorize every new trick.

Beginner 8–10 minutes Interactive lesson

What You Will Learn

  • The warning signs common to many scams
  • Why a familiar name or logo is not proof
  • Why unusual payment requests matter
  • Why verification codes must stay private

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A Bobology safety reminder: Scams are designed to appear convincing and to create fear, urgency, or confusion. Being targeted does not mean you did anything wrong. Pause, verify the request, and involve someone you trust when needed.

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Optional Practice Activity

Try one small real-world activity.

Look at one recent message in your spam folder without clicking anything. Identify whether it uses urgency, impersonation, unusual payment, access requests, or an unrealistic reward.

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