Lessons · Financial dimension
Scams, Fraud and Money Safety
Spot the red flags, protect your accounts and know what to do. 8 lessons, about 1.5 hours in all.
- 01How scammers think: the red flags behind every scam10 min Scams change their costumes every month, from fake parcels to fake investments, but the tricks underneath barely change. Learn the pattern…
- 02Phishing, smishing and fake calls12 min Most money scams in the UAE start with a text, WhatsApp message, email or call pretending to be your bank, a courier or the police. One…
- 03Online shopping and second-hand marketplace scams11 min Buying trainers, a used phone or a concert ticket online is normal, and so are the scams that come with it. A few habits about where you…
- 04Gaming, social media and giveaway scams11 min Your gaming and social accounts have real value: skins, in-game currency, followers and your friends' trust. Scammers want the account…
- 05Fake jobs, easy money and money mules12 min When you are 16 to 19, offers of quick cash for 'just using your account' or 'simple online tasks' can sound tempting. Some of these turn…
- 06Investment, crypto, romance and pyramid scams12 min Some scams do not grab money in one go. They build trust over weeks, show you small 'profits' or offer friendship or love, and then ask…
- 07Identity theft and protecting your personal data10 min Your Emirates ID, passport, phone number and UAE Pass are the keys to your financial life. In the wrong hands they can be used to open…
- 08If it happens: what to do, step by step12 min Anyone can be scammed, including adults who work in banking and security. What matters is acting quickly, in the right order, without…