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Are you a Scam Buster, Scam Sniffer, or New Learner? Test your knowledge on scams and see if you can best the fraudsters!

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1.

Let's start! Someone you’ve been dating online (and have never met in real life!) said they sent you a package. But, you need to pay a clearance fee through a “Customs” website to collect it. Will you do it?

A: Of course not. It’s a scam!

B: Yes, it’s just a small fee…for love.

2.

You get an email asking you to reset your bank account password because someone tried to hack it. What do you do?

A: Check the sender’s email and contact your bank to make sure that it is genuine.

B: This is dangerous! Immediately click on the link and change your password.

3.

An officer calls you and says that your details have been used for money laundering. To avoid getting into more trouble, you need to pay a fine of RM10,000 and transfer it to a bank account. What should you do?

A: Hang up, then report the call to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC).

B: Freeze your bank account, and hope that nothing else happens.

C: Agree to transfer the money without a second thought. I don’t want to get into more trouble!

4.

A company in Jakarta is pressuring you to make an investment quickly, but you can't find enough info about it online. Would you invest?

A: Yes, I won’t miss this opportunity!

B: No, this is suspicious.

5.

Someone who claims to work for a charity body asks you for a donation to help recent flood victims. They even show you photos of the victims as proof. Would you donate?

A: Of course, it’s for a good cause!

B: Just donate. Main thing is to earn some cookie points!

C: Get the name of the charity body and its website so that you can research and verify its legitimacy before making any donations in your own time.

6.

A stranger in a WhatsApp group offers you a part-time job that pays RM5,000 a month, but you need to pay a down payment before starting. Will you take it?

A: Immediately block and report the group.

B: Pay that down payment! I need to get the job.

7.

Someone wants to rent your bank account. They offer to pay you RM500 for every transaction they make. Do you accept the offer?

A: Wow, that’s great! Where do I sign up?

B: No way! This is against the law!

8.

A caller from an unknown number who sounds like your boss asked you to transfer RM10,000 to an unfamiliar account. What will you do?

A: Call your boss again through your contact list to confirm their identity and the request.

B: Ask for more info during the same call before agreeing to transfer the money.

C: Ignore the request completely.

9.

A seller on Mudah.my is selling a newly released mobile phone at 90% discount. However, you must make an immediate payment to book the deal. What would you do?

A: This is a great deal! I should pay up and book it immediately.

B: Negotiate with the seller to meet and pay in person (cash on delivery).

C: This sounds suspicious, I will avoid such sellers.

10.

You saw an Instagram ad promoting cheap cleaning services from an agency. When you chat with them, they ask you to download an APK file to book your appointments. Should you do as instructed?

A: Yes, I should. I need the service!

B: Of course not, it's sus!

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