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Crack the Code

A fast word puzzle that trains you to spot scams. Read a real-world scenario, slide letters into the gold row to spell the safe answer, and beat the clock.

Five Beginner scenarios · no sign-up · about five minutes

A Crack the Code scenario: sliding letter tiles into the gold row to spell VERIFY

How it works

Three steps, one safer habit

Every puzzle starts with a situation scammers really use. Solving it means naming the right response, so the lesson sticks.

1 · Read the scenario

A caller wants your code. An email says your mailbox is full. What should you do?

2 · Slide the letters

Drag tiles into the gold row to spell the answer. Fewer moves and a faster time earn more points.

3 · Learn why

After each scenario you see a short explanation of the scam and the safe move.

Inside the game

See it before you play

The same game Listcrime members play, on desktop and on phones.

Crack the Code home screen with the Start the Game button
Start in seconds. No account needed for the demo.
Scenario result showing the answer, an explanation and the score breakdown
Every answer comes with the reason behind it.
Demo complete screen inviting players to create a free Listcrime account
Finish the demo, then keep going with a free account.

In the free demo

Five scams you’ll learn to stop

The demo is the first Beginner stage of the full game.

Code requests

A “bank” calls and asks for the code you were just sent.

Fake sign-ins

A link leads to a look-alike login page.

Leaked passwords

One breach can unlock every account that reuses a password.

Fake updates & investment groups

Spot the safe move and know when to report.

Ready to crack the code?

Play five scenarios free. Create a Listcrime account to unlock more scenarios, track your progress and compete on the leaderboard.