Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spam Sandwich?

Spam Sandwich is a free training tool that helps you learn to identify phishing emails, scams, and other malicious messages. Practice in a safe environment where clicking dangerous links won't harm your computer or compromise your data.

Is it safe to click links in Spam Sandwich?

Yes! All links and emails in Spam Sandwich are simulated. Clicking on "dangerous" links will show you what could have happened in real life, but won't actually harm your device or data. That's the whole point - learn by doing, safely.

How does the scoring system work?

You earn points for correctly identifying emails:

• +10 points for correctly reporting a scam
• +5 points for correctly marking a safe email
• -5 points for clicking dangerous links
• -2 points for marking a scam as safe
• -1 point for reporting a safe email as spam

What types of scams can I learn about?

Spam Sandwich covers many common scam types:

Do I need to create an account?

Yes, a free account is required to track your progress and maintain your score. We use passwordless authentication (passkeys or magic links) so you never need to remember a password.

Can I invite my family members?

Yes! You can create a family group and invite others to join. See how everyone is doing and help each other learn to spot scams together.

Is Spam Sandwich free?

Yes, Spam Sandwich is completely free to use. We believe everyone deserves access to scam awareness training.

Why did you build this?

In 2022, I fell for a crypto phishing scam. It left me frustrated and embarrassed for a while—but mostly it made me realize I never wanted anyone else to feel that way.

I've always hated spam. Back in the early 2000s, spam meant my grandmother forwarding chain emails to the entire family. Annoying? Sure. But I miss that kind of spam. Today's spam isn't innocent—it's predatory.

An old friend once told me: "Everything you do in life, do it first to help others, and the success will follow." So if we can stop a lot of people from getting scammed, that's a success! ~ Mark

I found a bug or have a suggestion. How can I help?

We'd love to hear from you! Open an issue on ourGitHub repository.