# Scam-Based Board Games All Mod Cons by NatWest Educates Players on Dangerous Scams and Schemes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-11-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-mod-cons References: [famouscampaigns](https://www.famouscampaigns.com/2023/11/natwest-release-christmas-board-game-to-educate-brits-on-financial-scams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=natwest-release-christmas-board-game-to-educate-brits-on-financial-scams)  The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for scammers and to help people stay safe and aware, [NatWest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scamvent-calendar) created an [educational board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venture-valley) called All Mod Cons. This game exposes a ton of popular scams, phishing, fake emails, impersonation scams, crypto refund traps, get-rich-quick schemes and purchase scams. NatWest is introducing its game to the world with a 90s-style Christmas ad starring Jeff Brazier and his son Freddie. Initially, the game starts off as a fun and festive way to liven up an evening at home but it quickly takes a dark turn as the players realize that they must stay sharp to avoid falling victim to scams. All Mod Cons, created by a team of game developers in partnership with the Bank’s fraud team, will be available to play in select NatWest branches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Educational Board Games:** The popularity of All Mod Cons highlights the trend of educational board games that aim to inform and educate players on various topics. - **Scam Awareness:** The creation of All Mod Cons reflects a growing trend in raising awareness about scams and schemes to help people stay safe and avoid falling victim to fraud. - **Interactive Learning Experiences:** The immersive gameplay of All Mod Cons showcases the trend of interactive learning experiences that engage players in a fun and informative way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Banking:** NatWest's creation of All Mod Cons highlights the potential for the banking industry to develop educational tools to educate customers about scams and fraud prevention. - **Gaming:** The success of All Mod Cons demonstrates the opportunity for the gaming industry to create more educational games that combine entertainment and learning. - **Cybersecurity:** All Mod Cons emphasizes the need for the cybersecurity industry to promote scam awareness and provide tools for individuals and businesses to protect themselves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scam Awareness Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scamvent-calendar.md) - [Fake ATM Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-atm.md) - [Villainous Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-all-is-fair.md) - [Humorous Educational Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-investment-fraud.md) - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-financial-literacy.md) - [Financial Literacy Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-monopoly.md) - [Anti-Fraud Educational Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraud-fighters.md) - [AI-Driven Financial Education Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-financial-education-game.md) - [Vibrant Unwinnable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-worries-if-not.md)