A scam quiz you can send to a parent, grandparent or older friend

Eight situations, mostly about phone calls, the door and money. There are no trick questions and no score is kept. It is made to be sent to a parent, grandparent or friend, or done together.

Question 1 of 8

The phone rings. A man says he is your grandson's lawyer. Your grandson was arrested and needs bail money today, in cash, and you must not tell anyone because of a gag order. What do you do?Get the cash together so he is not stuck in jailHang up, then call your grandson or another family member on a number you already haveAsk the caller to text you the details, then decide

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