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Grandma, it’s me. Can you spot the scam?
A 2-minute game. Take the call as Grandma, catch the red flags and hang up before the «grandchild» gets the money. Turn the sound on.
- The voice can be fakeScammers can make a voice sound like family. Call back on the number you already have.
- Secrecy is a red flag«Don’t tell Mom» is how scammers keep family from stepping in.
- Pressure is the trickReal emergencies leave time to check. Scams push you to pay right now.
- Odd payments mean scamGift cards, crypto, gold or cash for a courier: always a scam.
The game runs in your browser. No sign-up, nothing is sent or recorded. Open full screen
When the call is real
FamilyDefender checks unknown calls while they happen, warns your parent and alerts you with an «End call» button. FamilyDefender helps spot scams but cannot catch every one.
What is the «Grandma, it’s me» game?
A free 2-minute browser game. You play a grandparent who gets a call from a «grandchild» in trouble. Spot the red flags and hang up before the scammer gets your money.
Is the game based on real scams?
Yes. The levels follow the grandparent and family-emergency scripts that the FBI, FTC and Justice Department describe: an accident, bail, a lawyer who takes over the call, secrecy and pressure to pay fast.
Does the game record anything?
No. The game runs in your browser, sends no data and needs no sign-up.