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Anatomy of a Scam

Why scams work on careful people — and how to push back.

Every scam is built from the same handful of psychological parts. In six short chapters we take them apart one at a time — so you learn to recognize the move, not just memorize the trick. No account, no cost. Complete all six chapters to earn your certificate.

Phishing is the #1 reported internet crime, and 68% of data breaches involve a person — not a machine.
Source: FBI IC3 2024 · Verizon 2024 DBIR
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The six chapters

Each chapter is about ten minutes and ends with a short check. Complete all six chapters to earn your certificate. Do them in order or jump to the one you need.