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A new set every week

Spot the Scam

We show you a real-looking message: a text, an email, or a phone call. You decide whether it is a scam or genuine. Then we explain the tells in plain English. It is a light way to keep your eye sharp, and the more you play, the easier the fakes are to spot.

No sign-up neededNo timer, no score to beatA fresh puzzle each week

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Text message

Text about a parcel

Royal Mail: Your parcel is being held as a £1.45 shipping fee is unpaid. Please pay to arrange redelivery: royalmail-redelivery.info

What do you think? Is it a scam or genuine?

No timer, no leaderboard. Take as long as you like.