Module test: Recognising scams and protecting yourself
Check what you have learned in Recognising scams and protecting yourself. The questions cover these goals:
- Recognise the common warning signs of investment scams, such as guaranteed returns, secrecy and pressure to act fast.
- Explain how a pump-and-dump scheme works and who loses money in it.
- Explain why tips in chat groups are risky and how fake proof of profits is manufactured.
- Check whether an adviser or intermediary is registered and know where to report a suspected fraud.
How this test works
- 10 questions, picked at random from a bank of 32. Each attempt mixes easy, medium and harder questions across the module's learning goals.
- One question at a time. You can go back, change answers, and jump to any question before you submit.
- No time limit. Your answers are saved in this browser as you go, so a refresh will not lose them.
- You pass with 80% or more. Your best attempt earns XP: 5 for each right answer and 50 more for a pass. Every answer is explained afterwards, and you can retake with fresh questions.
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