Lesson 7.2 — AI-written scam messages

AI for Dummies · Module 7: Scams and fakes · About 20 min · Phone or computer

Goal: spot scam messages even when the spelling is perfect.

What you'll learn

• Know the red flags

Step 1 · Red flags

AI means scam messages no longer have bad spelling. Look for:

• Urgency: "act now", "your account will be closed"
• Secrecy: "don't tell anyone"
• Unusual payment: gift cards, crypto, new bank details
• Links or codes: "click here" or "read me the code we sent"
• Too good to be true: prizes, big returns, a job you didn't apply for

Step 2 · Use AI to check

Paste a suspicious message (remove your details) and ask:

What are the warning signs this might be a scam?

Try it now

Find an old suspicious text or email and spot at least 2 red flags.

• Done it

Safety note

✅ Done when

• Tried the exercise
• Got the quiz right (below)

Sources (checked Oct 2026)

• www.scamwatch.gov.au

Quick quiz