Don't Feed the Phish

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube."

• The message is from YouTube.

• The message is safe to click because the offer is free.

• The message is not safe to click and should be deleted.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10 000 instantly! Click on the link below to sign up!" You click on the link and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. You can share your information or delete the link. Why could sharing your private information be unsafe? Select all that apply.

• You would no longer be able to be you.

• Someone could create false identification documents using your private information.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or email might be phishing?

• It's from a "friend in trouble."

• There's a sense of urgency.

• There are spelling and grammar errors.

• All of the above.

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ___________ activity.

• hidden

• criminal

• advertising

• news

What is phishing?

• When someone poses as an institution, like a bank or a school, and sends you a personalised message asking you to provide private information.

• When an official institution, like a bank of a school and sends you a personalised message.

• Information that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g., your full name

  or your address)

What are ways you can avoid phishing, internet scams and identity theft? Select all that apply.

• If the message includes a great give away, check it out by providing requested information.

• Share private information freely on gaming sites.

• Consider the source of the message before providing private information.

• If the message seems urgent, answer right away!

• When you are not sure the sender is someone you know or the situation seems weird, give that person a call before responding.

How confident do you feel that you can use clues to avoid internet scams?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I don't feel confident.