Game 1: The Payroll Switch
Review all three messages, click suspicious details, collect at least 5 clues, then submit your verdict.
Scout is on the case
Hi Alex,
We found a problem with your direct-deposit profile during this morning’s audit.
Your next paycheck may be delayed unless this is fixed within the next 45 minutes.
Use the secure employee portal below to confirm your bank information:
Please do not contact the service desk; they cannot access this payroll migration.
Thanks,
Dana
Payroll Operations
“Hello, Alex. This is Mark with Northwind’s banking partner. Dana asked me to help complete your payroll transfer. Your manager has already approved the exception, so we just need the code sent to your phone. Do not call the main bank number because they will not see this internal case. Call me back immediately at the number on your screen.”
Choose the safest response based on the clues you collected.
You are investigating a possible multi-channel social-engineering attack.
It always tells you the current action.
Selected clues are added to your notebook.
Email, text, and phone clues build one attack story.
The verdict unlocks after you collect five clues.