Trust Check · by Trusterity

Kids & Gaming Scam Quiz

Free coins are never free. Ten questions, two answers each — every answer explained. About three minutes, free, no sign-up.

About this quiz

Free coins are never free. It is part of Trust Check, a free collection of 30 scam and fraud quizzes. Category: Family.

Questions and answers

Try the quiz first — then check every question, the right answer and why.

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1. A site offers a free in-game currency generator. That’s:
Answer: A scam. Generators steal accounts or install malware.
2. Trading items outside the game’s official system is:
Answer: Risky. Off-platform trades have no protection.
3. Someone asks for your account login to “level you up.” You:
Answer: Never share it. Sharing logins loses the account.
4. A good family setting for games:
Answer: Purchase approvals and spending limits. Approvals stop surprise charges and scams.
5. True or myth: children’s identities are rarely stolen.
Answer: Myth. Children’s clean credit records are attractive for identity fraud.
6. A free “game mod” download from an unknown site is:
Answer: Possibly malware. Mods are a common way to spread malware.
7. What should kids learn first?
Answer: Tell a trusted adult when something feels off — without fear of punishment. Kids report more when they know they won’t be punished.
8. A link in game chat leads to a login page. That’s:
Answer: Likely phishing. Fake login pages steal game accounts.
9. A streamer giveaway asks you to DM your password. That’s:
Answer: A scam. No real giveaway needs a password.
10. Recovery email for a child’s game account should be:
Answer: A parent’s email. A parent can then recover the account if it’s stolen.

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