Social Engineering

Check your knowledge of phishing scams.

It is highly recommended to read our article on phishing before beginning the quiz.

1. Please select the answer that best describes why this email is/is not a phishing scam.

2. Please select the answer that best describes why this email is/is not a phishing scam.


3. Phone Scenarios:

For the next two questions, you will play the character of Gloria who is an administrative assistant for Katrina Smith CEO of IT push security

"Hi Gloria, I am calling on the behalf of the IRS because we determined an error in your tax return. Can you please answer the following questions to verify your identity?"

    • What is your Last Name?

    • What is your mother’s maiden name?

    • What is your zip code?

    • What is your address?

    • What is your social security number?


What will you do?

4. What makes this IRS Letter a potential scam?


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