Internet scams are part of being online today, but many children and young people might not be aware of them. How do we help our learners avoid being tricked into clicking malicious links or giving out private information? Use this lesson to help children and young people avoid online identity theft and phishing schemes.
Key Vocabulary: identity theft · internet scam · phishing · private information · shortened URL Show definitions
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Warm-Up: Safe or Unsafe?
10 mins.Explore: How Identity Theft Happens
15 mins.Analyse: How to Catch a Phish
15 mins.Wrap-Up: Stay Safe from Scams
5 mins.Additional Resources
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