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This 32-word scam-awareness word search for Grades 9–12 covers common fraud schemes and deception tactics. Hidden words include phishing, romance scams, identity theft, deepfakes, and tech support scams, reflecting real threats students and young adults encounter. Use it during Scam Awareness Week, in a financial-literacy unit, or as a sub-plan activity for high school students.

Subject:
Life Skills
Topic:
Financial
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • INVESTMENT
  • ROMANCE
  • IMPERSONATION
  • SCALPING
  • PHISHING
  • QUISHING
  • SMISHING
  • EMPLOYMENT
  • SHOPPING
  • OVERPAYMENT
  • BANKTRANSFER
  • TECHSUPPORT
  • RANSOMWARE
  • DONATION
  • CHARITY
  • INHERITANCE
  • ACCOMMODATION
  • TAX
  • EXTORTION
  • IDENTITY
  • GAMBLING
  • MONEYMULE
  • PUPPY
  • PAYDAY
  • PHONEJACKING
  • DEEPFAKE
  • LAUNDERING
  • BETTING
  • SPOOFING
  • CLASSIFIEDS
  • VISHING
  • BLACKMAIL

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