Is the cyber fraud certification really free?

Yes. Every lesson, the exam, and the shareable certificate URL are free. GACS Academy is donation-funded — no subscription or paywall.

What topics does the cyber fraud course cover?

Phishing, smishing and spear-phishing, romance scams and pig-butchering, business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud, crypto fraud (rug pulls, drainers, fake exchanges), ransomware response, and trauma-aware victim intake.

How long does it take to complete?

Most learners complete the curriculum and exam in 10–20 hours of study.

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Free Cyber Fraud Certification

A practical, free online certification for people fighting cyber fraud — phishing, romance scams, business email compromise, crypto theft, and victim recovery. No fees, no subscriptions.

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Full curriculum, free

Every lesson, case study, and study book is free to read.

Public certificate

Pass the exam to earn a shareable certificate URL you can link from LinkedIn or a CV.

Hands-on tools

Practice with GACS’s live website, wallet, and social-account scanners inside the lessons.

Topics covered

Phishing, smishing, and spear-phishing patterns
Romance scams and pig-butchering investigation
Business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud
Crypto fraud: rug pulls, wallet drainers, fake exchanges
Ransomware response and incident reporting
Working with victims: trauma-aware intake and next-steps

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