ScamBuster

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Inspiration

Online scams are growing more sophisticated every day, tricking even tech-savvy people. We wanted to create a fun and engaging way to raise awareness and teach people how to spot scams before it’s too late.

What it does

ScamBuster is an interactive simulation game where users face realistic financial scenarios like phishing emails, fake investments, and fraud attempts and decide if they’re safe or scams. Players receive instant feedback and awareness tips, and can either play solo or compete with friends.

How we built it

We built ScamBuster as a web app using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Fastapi, Database. The logic handles scenario generation, scoring, and feedback messages, while the design ensures a simple, game-like experience.

Challenges we ran into

Designing realistic but safe scam scenarios.

Balancing fun gameplay with educational value.

Handling scoring logic for both solo and multiplayer modes.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Turning a serious topic into a fun, interactive game.

Creating a working prototype that simulates multiple types of scams.

Building both solo and multiplayer modes.

Raising awareness about online safety in a playful way.

What we learned

We learned how to combine gamification with cybersecurity awareness, design educational experiences, and collaborate under time constraints. We also deepened our knowledge of web development and user engagement strategies.

What's next for ScamBuster

We plan to expand ScamBuster with more scenarios, better visuals, and mobile support. Future versions may include real-time scam trend updates, leaderboards, and integration with awareness campaigns in schools and communities.