Staying safe with money online
Fraud is the most common crime in England and Wales, and anyone can be caught out. This module shows how the common scams work — including fake job offers — how to check a message or call, how to protect your accounts, and the steps to take straight away if you are scammed.
5 lessons · about 37 minutes · 5-question assessment
How scams work, and the ones to knowThe pattern almost every scam follows, the most common types, and fake job offers.8 minFake texts, emails and callsHow to spot a fake message, why a real phone number can still be fake, and where to report it.8 minMoney mules: never let your account be usedHow people are drawn into moving criminal money, and why the consequences last for years.6 minProtecting your accountsStrong passwords, 2-step verification and the small habits that stop most attacks.7 minIf you have been scammed: what to doThe steps to take straight away, your right to a refund, and where to go if your bank says no.8 min