Gospel Learning vs ScamSkeptic

Gospel Learning is a tool for Latter-Day Saints to find trusted resources to learn the gospel from the best teachers in the church. With an index many times larger than the Bible's Topical Guide, Gospel Learning matches the best content to the learning needs of the user. Thousands of videos are available on thousands of topics including many sensitive topics many LDS don't understand or have difficulty explaining to others. Parent now have a trusted application where they can direct their children, friends and other families to go to get answers to difficult gospel questions or to deepen their understanding of the gospel. Learning Tracks have also been developed to take the user through a series of videos based on interesting topics. The app will suggest videos and topics that the user will want to explore to enhance their understanding of the gospel. The classroom feature allows teachers in the gospel to load their lesson which can include text, video, pictures, scriptures, and quotes and then share that lesson via a 6 digit code where the classroom students can enter the code into the app and see the lesson. Lesson templates for Come Follow Me are also available to help teachers prepare their classroom materials. The Gospel Learning app also allows for social sharing, following others gospel learning, earning levels, achievements and badges for participating in the system.

Learn to recognize common scams and what to do to protect yourself. ScamSkeptic teaches a simple rule that can stop most scams: pause and verify before you respond. Scammers use urgency, fear, and tempting offers to push people into acting quickly. This app helps you recognize those warning signs so you can step back and verify requests safely. Understand How Scams Work Learn the tactics used in: • Phone scams pretending to be banks, government agencies, or tech support • Text message scams asking you to click suspicious links • Email phishing designed to steal passwords or financial information • Impersonation scams pretending to be companies or people you trust The PAUSE Principle ScamSkeptic centers on a simple habit: Pause before responding. Verify using trusted contact information. If someone asks you to click a link, call a number, or provide sensitive information, stop and verify using a number you already trust—like the one on your bank card or official website. Short Lessons You Can Complete Quickly The app uses concise lessons to help you remember the red flags scammers rely on: • Urgent messages demanding immediate action • Requests for personal or financial information • Threats of penalties or account problems • Unexpected prizes, refunds, or benefits • Links or phone numbers you didn’t verify yourself Why People Use ScamSkeptic • Clear guidance for recognizing scams • Simple lessons designed for everyday situations • Helps build habits that protect you from fraud • No complicated tools or technical knowledge required Scammers depend on people reacting quickly. ScamSkeptic helps you slow down, recognize the warning signs, and stay in control. Note from the author: I've had the benefit of working for companies that provide training to their employees on how to spot fraud and protect against it. My parents have not had that. Nor most of my friends. My mother-in-law almost lost $5000 to someone claiming to be her grandson in trouble. Thankfully a banker stopped her at the branch. I'm hoping that a simple way for people to be exposed to the tricks out there will be beneficial and hopefully keep someone else's grandmother from being robbed!