Social media safety: privacy and scams

What you’ll learn

This quiz focuses on practical social media safety: protecting personal data, recognizing scam patterns, and responding to suspicious activity without panic.

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and no timer, so you can think through real-world scenarios instead of rushing.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll practice reading posts, DMs, and links critically, checking privacy and security signals, and choosing safer actions when something feels “off.”

Expect a Mixed difficulty spread: easier questions cover core habits, while tougher ones test edge cases like impersonation, recovery scams, and account takeover tactics.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Many people over-trust verified-looking profiles, overshare in public comments, or ignore subtle red flags like urgency, odd payment requests, or mismatched URLs.

Another frequent mistake is relying on one safeguard (like a strong password) while leaving privacy settings, 2FA, and recovery options weak.

How difficulty and length work

Before you start, pick your preferred question count and difficulty; shorter runs are great for quick refreshers, while longer sessions help build consistency across topics.

Difficulty is balanced by mixing straightforward best practices with scenario-based questions, so you get both confidence builders and challenge items.

• Identify phishing, smishing, and “support” impersonation messages
• Choose safer privacy settings for profiles, stories, and friend/follow lists
• Spot risky links, shortened URLs, and fake giveaways or investment pitches
• Handle account takeover signs and recovery steps securely
• Reduce oversharing and manage location, tags, and public metadata
• Understand how scammers use urgency, fear, and social proof