Text Message Section
Below is an example of a text message that may or may not have been sent by the receiver's grandchild.Using the knowledge you have gained from the previous page, select a button below that you believe would be the next best steps.
This is an incorrect answer.
Although you should try and verify the sender, it is important to do this independently of number that has messaged you. If you think that you know who they are, you should try contacting them through different means, such as social media or a number that you know is legitimate.
If you call the number, you may risk further harm. Most likely, nothing will happen, but you may charged if it is a foreign number. Click here to close
Although you should try and verify the sender, it is important to do this independently of number that has messaged you. If you think that you know who they are, you should try contacting them through different means, such as social media or a number that you know is legitimate.
If you call the number, you may risk further harm. Most likely, nothing will happen, but you may charged if it is a foreign number. Click here to close
This is the correct answer!
It is important to not respond to the message, to avoid causing any further harm, even if you have previously responded. Additionally, it is just as important to report the sender to your provider and bank, so that they can block the sender from yourself and others, to avoid any further scams, and attempt to get your money back. Click here to close
It is important to not respond to the message, to avoid causing any further harm, even if you have previously responded. Additionally, it is just as important to report the sender to your provider and bank, so that they can block the sender from yourself and others, to avoid any further scams, and attempt to get your money back. Click here to close
This is an incorrect answer.
In this scenario, the receiver has already sent money to the sender. It is tempting to give up and not do anything, under the assumption that the situation cannot be rectified. However, this is not the case. Reporting the situation to the bank may help them to get you your money back, and reporting the sender to your provider may help them to block the sender from yourself and others. Click here to close
In this scenario, the receiver has already sent money to the sender. It is tempting to give up and not do anything, under the assumption that the situation cannot be rectified. However, this is not the case. Reporting the situation to the bank may help them to get you your money back, and reporting the sender to your provider may help them to block the sender from yourself and others. Click here to close
