Grades 3–5

Scam Spotter

Tap the scam pop-ups to close them. Leave the normal ones alone. Score 10 points to earn the badge.

Part of K–5 Digital Futures: Digital Defenders

Choose your speed

Tap the tricks to close them. Leave the normal messages alone — they disappear by themselves.

What this game teaches

  • “You won!” and “Virus found!” are common tricks
  • Real apps don’t ask for your password in a pop-up
  • When in doubt, ask a grown-up

Play together

  • Take turns: one taps, one reads the pop-ups aloud.
  • Try Relaxed mode first, then Fast mode.
  • Talk about a pop-up you have seen in real life.
Want more? This game comes from K–5 Digital Futures: Digital Defenders

Digital footprints, passwords, phishing clues, AI fact-checking and a block-coding safety game.

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