Can you spot the scam? A 10 question quiz for anyone

Ten short situations based on scams Canadians report. Pick what you would do. After each answer you see why, with the source. Nothing you pick is saved or sent.

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A text says you have an unpaid parking fine and a refund waiting, with a link to "claim" it. What should you do?Tap the link, since it only asks for your card numberDo not tap it. Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and delete itReply STOP so they remove you

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General education, not legal or financial advice. Scenarios are written by us from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Competition Bureau and other pages linked after each answer, checked November 3, 2026. We take no affiliate fees for this quiz.