How Well Can You Spot an AI Scam?

AI is changing how scams work. Criminals can now copy voices, write convincing emails and make fake videos of famous people. This short quiz checks how well you can spot the warning signs.

This quiz was written by Nell Ashby for WellWired, which teaches AI in plain English for adults over 50, with free guides, a scam checker and an on site AI chat. No jargon, just practical help.

Created by: Nell Ashby of WellWired
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You get a phone call from a voice that sounds just like your grandson, asking for money urgently. What is the safest first step?
- Send the money quickly
- Hang up and call him back on the number you already have
- Ask the caller to prove it by reading out your address
- Give your bank details so he can repay you
Scammers can now copy a person's voice using AI from just a short recording. True or false?
- True
- False
An email says your bank account is locked and asks you to click a link to log in. What should you do?
- Click the link and log in
- Reply with your password
- Go to your bank's website yourself or call the number on your card
- Forward it to friends
Which of these is a common warning sign of a scam message?
- It is polite
- It creates urgency and pressure to act now
- It uses your first name
- It arrives in the afternoon
A video shows a famous person promoting an investment that promises guaranteed high returns. What is most likely?
- It is a genuine offer
- It may be an AI made fake video used to trick people
- Celebrities always endorse investments
- Guaranteed returns are normal
Is it safe to share a one time passcode sent to your phone with someone who calls claiming to be your bank?
- Yes, if they sound official
- No, never share it
What is a chatbot?
- A robot that cleans your house
- A computer program you can type or talk to that replies in everyday language
- A type of virus
- A social media account run by a person
An AI chatbot gives you an answer with total confidence. Does that mean it is definitely correct?
- Yes
- No, AI can make mistakes and should be checked
Someone you met online, but never in person, asks you to pay for their travel to visit you. What is this most likely?
- True love
- A romance scam
- A travel agent
- A competition prize
Which payment method do scammers often ask for because it is hard to trace or reverse?
- Gift cards or cryptocurrency
- A cheque to a known shop
- Paying in person at your local bank
- Direct Debit set up by you

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