ScamSmarts

Browser-in-the-browser

A fake pop-up window drawn inside the page, with a fake address bar.

How to spot it

  • Pop-up cannot be dragged outside the browser window
  • Page asks you to sign in with a provider via pop-up

What to do

Real pop-ups are separate windows; if unsure, close it and sign in from the provider's site directly.

What the real thing looks like

  • A genuine pop-up window from the provider

Try an example

A practice example with fictional companies. Answer it, then see the tells.

This one is a scam. Tap every red flag, then press Done.

Address:
Page title: Create your free account

Address:

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Test yourself on eight more

The free quiz mixes scams with legitimate messages, like real life. No sign-up.

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