Mobile Scams Targeting Teens: Spot Fake Giveaways, Jobs and Payment Requests

This video walks through the most common scams that reach teenagers on their phones, including fake giveaways, "easy money" job offers, and messages asking you to send money or buy gift cards. It uses simple on-screen examples to show the warning signs: pressure to act fast, offers that seem too good to be true, requests for payment in unusual forms, and links that ask you to log in. You will learn a quick three-step habit of pausing, checking the sender through a different channel, and talking to a trusted adult before you click or pay. The video also shows how to block and report scam accounts, and what to do if you have already shared a password or sent money, such as changing passwords and telling a parent or guardian right away.