Y8-10 Internet Safety Day 2025- Online Safety & Scam Awareness

What should you do if you receive a message from someone you don’t know, asking for personal information?

• Respond with your details immediately.

• Ignore the message and report it.

• Share the message with your friends.

• Save it for later.

Which of these is a sign that a website might not be safe?

• It has "https" in the URL.

• It asks for sensitive information without reason.

• It displays a padlock icon next to the address bar.

• It has proper spelling and grammar.

Why is it important to use strong passwords?

• To make it harder for others to guess your passwords.

• To make your password easy to remember.

• To share your passwords easily with friends.

• To avoid using special characters.

What is "phishing"?

• A sport played online.

• A scam where fake emails or messages trick you into sharing personal information.

• A safe way to communicate online.

• An app for secure messaging.

Which action should you take if a pop-up claims you’ve won a prize?

• Click on the pop-up immediately to claim the prize.

• Share the pop-up with your friends.

• Close the pop-up and avoid clicking on it.

• Provide your credit card details for verification.

What is a two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• A way to set two passwords for your account.

• A security feature requiring two steps to verify your identity.

• A method for creating a backup account.

• A tool for sharing your password with friends.

How can you tell if an email might be a scam?

• It comes from an unfamiliar sender.

• It asks you to click a link urgently.

• It has many spelling errors or seems unprofessional.

• All of the above.

Why should you avoid sharing personal information on public social media profiles?

• Because it’s boring to share personal details.

• To protect yourself from identity theft and scams.

• To prevent friends from finding out about you.

• Because social media companies don’t allow it.

If a friend shares a link that looks suspicious, what should you do?

• Click on the link immediately.

• Ask them if they sent it and verify its legitimacy.

• Forward the link to others to check.

• Ignore the link and assume it’s safe.

What should you do if you fall victim to an online scam?

• Keep it a secret to avoid embarrassment.

• Report the scam to a trusted adult, teacher, or authority.

• Delete all evidence of the scam.

• Attempt to contact the scammer to resolve the issue.