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Beat the scammers! Help your children understand the world of fraud and phishing and learn how to avoid scams in this interactive activity. Let's play!
This interactive quiz includes a series of examples of the main types of scams with a focus on online and gaming scams, relevant to the children’s age and hobbies. Children must decide if the example is safe or a scam. Discuss how easy or difficult the children found the quiz. Talk about the reasons we are likely to be deceived by a scam.
Scamwise at Key Stage 2. Pupils learn about different types of scams, both offline and online. They explore tips and tools for creating secure and memorable passwords. They can also share good practice with family and friends.
1. Social Media Hacking. Social media hacking is when a person works out or steals the password to your social media account to log in without you knowing. Once they’re in, they can change...
Here are common types of postal scams to be aware of: Lotteries and prize draws. You may receive a letter congratulating you on winning a cash prize. These often look legitimate, with barcodes or ID numbers. The letter might ask you to pay an administration fee, buy a product or call a premium-rate phone number to claim your winnings.
Protecting children from scams. What are in-app purchases? What is catfishing? Protecting children from identify theft. Keeping your child safe online. Why we need to explain scams to children. Stopping children from going online or using their phones won’t protect them from scams in the long term.
15 Aug 2024. The most common scams targeting students. We explain the tactics fraudsters are using to rip off students ahead of the new academic year. Lauren Deitz. Thousands of students are targeted by scammers each year, with losses ranging from a few quid to tens of thousands of pounds.
