Scams And Cons
Explore the tactics behind scams and cons, from classic confidence tricks to modern fraud schemes. These quizzes help you recognize red flags, understand common social-engineering moves, and recall notable cases from true-crime history.
Quizzes
Spot the red flags in romance scams
Learn to recognize the warning signs behind romance scams before emotions (or money) get involved. This mixed-difficulty quiz helps you spot manipulation, fake identities, and pressure tactics used on dating apps and social media. Choose your question count and difficulty, then practice with realistic scenarios in a safe way.
Ponzi, pyramid, and MLM: tell them apart
Can you spot the difference between a Ponzi scheme, a pyramid scheme, and a legitimate MLM? This quiz trains you to read the warning signs in pitches, payouts, and recruiting claims. Expect a mixed-difficulty set that starts with the basics and moves into tricky, real-world scenarios.
Everyday cons: door-to-door and street
Think you can spot a con before it hooks you? This quiz focuses on everyday door-to-door and street scams, from “charity” pitches to fake utility visits. Learn the red flags, the pressure tactics, and the safest ways to disengage without escalating.
What you'll find here
- Curated quizzes focused on Scams And Cons
- Difficulty spread from easy to hard
- Randomized questions with instant feedback
- Quizzes you can replay and compare on the leaderboard
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Category FAQ
How many quizzes are available?
There are 3 quizzes with 378 questions total.
Do these quizzes have a timer?
No. Each quiz is untimed so you can think through the details and learn at your own pace.
How are the questions formatted?
Every question is multiple-choice with 4 answer options.
What topics are covered in Scams And Cons?
You’ll see common fraud tactics, social engineering, impersonation schemes, and well-known con stories from true crime.
Are the quizzes all the same difficulty and length?
No. The 3 quizzes vary in length and difficulty, combining basic concepts with more detailed scenario and case questions.
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What you’ll practice
These Scams And Cons quizzes focus on how frauds work, why victims get targeted, and which warning signs show up across different schemes.
You’ll practice identifying common tactics like impersonation, urgency, secrecy, “too good to be true” returns, and pressure to pay in unusual ways.
How the quizzes work
Each question has 4 answer options and there’s no timer, so you can read carefully and learn as you go.
Quizzes vary in length and difficulty, mixing quick recall (terms, methods, outcomes) with scenario-style questions that ask you to infer the scammer’s next move.
- 4 multiple-choice options per question
- No time limit; take breaks and continue at your pace
- Coverage includes online fraud, phone scams, identity theft, and classic cons
- Difficulty ranges from introductory concepts to detailed case knowledge
- Great for building a “red flag” checklist you can apply in real life
Quick context: why cons work
Many successful cons rely less on complex technology and more on predictable human psychology—trust, fear, greed, and the desire to avoid embarrassment.
Historically, confidence tricks have adapted to new communication tools (telegraphs, phones, email, social media), but the core playbook—rapport, urgency, and control of information—stays remarkably consistent.