Online Purchase Scams Quiz

Incorrect. Debit cards offer some protections, but not as many as credit cards. Check with your bank to learn what protections you have.

Incorrect. Not all payment apps provide fraud protections. Learn which fraud protections are provided for your payment app.

Incorrect. If somebody asks you to pay with a gift card it’s a red flag. Gift cards are not traceable, which makes them perfect for scams.

Incorrect. It can be very difficult to get your money back after you’ve wired it.

Not necessarily. The website may be secure, but it could still be a fake website. Take time to do more research to make sure it’s legitimate

This is an important step. If the website was created in the last year, proceed with extreme caution (it may have been created quickly to scam people]. However, there are other steps you should take.

A padlock demonstrates that the website is safely collecting your information. However, it could still be fake. Take other steps to ensure it’s legitimate.

Researching a third-party source will help you determine if the URL was reported as a fake website. But it’s important to check other things as well.]

Incorrect. It's very difficult to tell the difference between fake reviews/comments and real ones. Take time to do more research before you buy

Not quite. While trusted brands have logos we may recognize, scammers are able to use them to seem legitimate.

Sorry. Many websites, both safe and unsecure, use .com in their address.

Sorry. There are many reasons a website may appear in search results. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the site is secure.