A mobile game for learning how to identify scams

Scam Spotter is a mobile learning game designed to help adults practice identifying scams in a safe, interactive environment. With real-world inspired, AI-generated examples, users sharpen their ability to recognize fraudulent messages and build confidence in protecting themselves online.

Review digital content — from emails to social media posts — and decide whether each is safe or suspicious.
Earn badges by mastering units and work toward becoming a Scam Spotter Pro.

• 📩 Scam Messages — texts, emails, fake alerts
• 🎣 Phishing — password/account theft attempts
• 🌐 Social Media Scams — romance scams, fake profiles, giveaways
• 📰 Fake News & Misinformation — misleading posts, clickbait, false claims

1. Choose a Unit → Select the topic you want to practice.
2. Swipe Test → A message appears on screen:
   • Swipe left if you think it’s a scam.
   • Swipe right if you think it’s safe.
3. Hints → Tap for a hint showing common red flags.
4. Scoring → Each unit has 5 questions:
   • Get all 5 correct to earn the badge.
   • Retry as many times as needed (messages are randomized).

👉 Prototype of Questions: View on Figma

👉 Wireframe: View on Figma

• Collect a badge for every completed unit.
• Unlock Scam Spotter Pro status by earning all badges.
• Track your progress in your profile.

• Messages are AI-generated for variety and realism.
• Units and message sets are easily expandable (e.g., Investment Scams, Deepfakes).
• Designed for both casual learners and training workshops.

Adults seeking practical skills to spot scams, phishing attempts, and misinformation.
Especially useful for digital literacy training and community education programs.