Courses Phishing Spot the Scam

Spot the Scam: Recognize Phishing Before You Click

Learn to identify phishing emails, texts, and calls using the PUSHED+VERIFY framework. No technical background needed—just practical skills to protect yourself and your family.

Protect Yourself From Phishing Attacks

Every day, millions of phishing emails, texts, and calls target regular people like you. These attacks don't rely on technical tricks—they exploit human psychology. The good news? Once you understand how they work, you can stop them.

This free course teaches you the PUSHED+VERIFY framework—a simple, memorable system that works against even the most sophisticated attacks. No technical knowledge required.

"Despite technological sophistication, every phishing attack has one critical weakness: it needs you to act before you think. By pausing, you nearly render the attack a failure."

What You'll Learn

  • Why traditional training fails — and what actually works
  • The PUSHED framework — recognize the 6 emotional manipulation tactics attackers use
  • The VERIFY framework — a systematic process to validate any suspicious message
  • Real-world application — practice with realistic email, text, and phone scenarios
  • What to do if you clicked — step-by-step recovery actions

Course Curriculum

1

Why Phishing Works

20 min 2 lessons + quiz
The Psychology of Phishing 8 min Why Traditional Training Fails 7 min Module 1 Quiz 5 min
2

The PUSHED Framework

30 min 3 lessons + quiz
Recognizing Emotional Manipulation 7 min The Six PUSHED Tactics 12 min PUSHED in Action — Examples 10 min Module 2 Quiz 5 min
3

The VERIFY Framework

30 min 3 lessons + quiz
Systematic Validation 7 min The Six VERIFY Steps 12 min Putting VERIFY into Practice 10 min Module 3 Quiz 5 min
4

Real-World Application

30 min 3 lessons + quiz
Email Scenarios 10 min Text and Phone Scenarios 10 min What To Do If You Clicked 8 min Module 4 Quiz 5 min

Final Assessment

15 min Certificate upon passing
Final Assessment (15 questions) 10 min Certificate & Completion 5 min

Who Is This Course For?

Everyone

No technical background required. If you use email, this course is for you.

Families

Share what you learn with family members to protect everyone.

Employees

Practical skills that protect both you and your organization.

Ready to Protect Yourself?

Start learning the PUSHED+VERIFY framework today. It takes about 2 hours and could save you from a devastating attack.

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