Level 8

Scam & Online Fraud Awareness

Online scams often use fake offers, urgent payment requests, impersonation, prizes, investment claims, account warnings, or emotional pressure. Their goal may be to steal money, credentials, personal information, or access to an account.

This level helps learners examine suspicious offers and requests before responding. It focuses on verification, payment safety, impersonation, and common warning signs of online fraud.

Topics covered in this level

• Recognizing fake offers and prize messages.
• Identifying payment and refund scams.
• Detecting impersonation and suspicious requests.
• Verifying organizations through official channels.
• Responding safely after suspected fraud.

Learning objective

After completing this level, you should be better prepared to question unexpected offers, verify requests independently, and avoid common online fraud techniques.