Scamnopoly: Can You Spot the Scam?
Online scams are one of the biggest barriers keeping older adults off the internet. Scamnopoly was created to improve awareness of cybersecurity. It is an interactive board game where families team up to learn how to spot online scams together. Pick up your Scamnopoly bank card and navigate real-world scam scenarios like phishing emails and suspicious phone calls, without any real risk. A game where different generations work together, sharing experiences and strategies to outsmart scammers. Inspired by the board game nights you’re familiar with, Scamnopoly turns cybersecurity into something anyone can learn. Think you can spot the scam? Play and find out!
Keywords
cybersecurity awareness, online scams, older adults, digital literacy, intergenerational learning, masters dissertation project
Staff
Rhayssa S. de Oliveira, Ziying Ye, Dr Dharini Balasubramaniam and Dr Loraine Clarke