Spam emails and online safety

What was the aim of the lesson today?

• To create spam emails

• To identify spam emails and what to do with them

• To learn how to send emails

• To understand the history of email communication

According to what we have learned, what can you do to spot a spam email?

• Look at the email's attachments

• Look at the sender and subject

• Check if the email is in your inbox

• Count the number of emails received in a day

What do spam emails all have in common?

• They are always sent from people you know.

• They are sent to people who have asked for the information.

• They are sent to any email address that the sender has, and are never just for the person that receives it.

• They contain personal messages that are just for the receiver.

Which of the following subjects is likely to be considered spam?

• Meeting Agenda for Next Week

• FREE Money!!! £££

• Family Trip Updates

• Approved Holiday Request

Which is another example of a spam email subject?

• Reply now for FREE Stuff

• Meeting at 10 AM

• Homework Assignment Due

• Lunch Menu for Today

Which sender's email address looks like it could be from a spam email?

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

Which of the following might show that an email is unsafe?

• Offering a discount on a product

• Mentioning a specific date

• Including links prompting to 'click here'

• Addressing the recipient as "Dear customer"

What is online phishing?

• A type of computer virus

• A fishing technique

• Pretending to be a real company to get your details

• A game played online

If you fill in your details on an online form, this could lead to...

• Winning a prize

• Getting a discount on products

• Receiving more spam

• Enhancing online security

What might a spam email often look like?

• An email from a well-known company with a clear subject line

• An email that looks like it is from a company you trust

• An email with a personalised message from a friend

• An official government email from .gov.uk