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Fake check scams are masters of disguise. They'll pose as your new employer, an eager car buyer, or someone who 'accidentally' overpaid you. But underneath every variation, they're exploiting the same banking system loophole: the difference between available funds and cleared funds. Once you understand how that system really works, you're protected against the whole family of scams—not just one. This quiz will show you if you've got the knowledge to stay safe, no matter what flavor the scam comes in.

People who are scammed by phone calls report the highest monetary losses of any contact method. If you get caught in a scam phone call, be prepared to lose big. Test your savvy with this short behavioral quiz on phone scams.