G6 - Don't Feed the Phish

Open Ended

What is something you own that someone might like to steal?

Trick Questions! Pracitice Quiz

Directions

• Read each scenario and choose:

  • DO IT!
    or

  • DON'T!

Multiple Choice

Zack sees an online contest. He could win $10,000 instantly!

On the sign-up form, he enters his name and email address.

He is also asked to enter his nickname, the names of any pets, and his mom's maiden name.

Should he do it?

• DO IT.

  The questions are silly, but it's worth it to win $10,000!

• DON'T!

  Identity thieves use such "clues" to figure out people's passwords.

Multiple Choice

Lew gets a notice from Apple.

Because of new security rules,

he must submit his Social Security number (SSN) immediately or he'll lose all his photos.

He knows where Mom keeps the SSN card. Should he do it?

• DO IT.
  It's an official notice from a company, and if he waits, he could lose everything.

• DON'T!

  Real companies don't do this. Thieves use such information to create

  false identities.

Multiple Choice

Dana sees $200 wireless headphones on sale for just $5!

She doesn't recognize the website.

It only takes credit cards, not PayPal, and it asks for more detail than most sites do.

She could use the credit card her parents gave her for emergencies.

Should she do it?

• DO IT.

  So long as she pays her parents back right away, it should be all right.

• DON'T!

  Identity thieves can charge people's accounts for fake sales. Ask Mom or Dad first.

Safe or Scam?

1. Decide whether to click on or skip the various links in the next slide

2. Why did you decide this?

3. Pinpoint which details helped you decide.

Task Directions:

1. Download the lesson handout

2. Digitally highlight the scam clues

3. Use the list to name the phishing clues in each example.

   1. NOTE: There are 16 clues used in the 5 examples

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