Lesson 3: Spotting a Scam Email/Text

Introduction

Scammers often send fake emails or texts to trick people into clicking links, downloading files, or sharing personal information.
These messages can look official, but there are always clues if you know what to look for.

Common Red Flags

• Urgency: “Act now!” or “Your account will be closed!”
• Suspicious sender address: support@bank-login-help.biz
• Weird links: Hover to see the real URL — if it doesn’t match the site, don’t click.
• Bad spelling/grammar: Many scams are rushed or machine-translated.
• Requests for personal info: Real banks, schools, and agencies will never ask for your password by email or text.

Example – Scam Email

Can you spot what is wrong with the e-mail below?

Activity – Mark the Red Flags

Activity – Spot the Scam Text

Reflection – Comment below your thoughts!

Think about the last suspicious message you saw:

• What red flag did you notice first?
• What’s one step you can take next time before clicking or replying?