Online Safety and Communities Quiz

Why do some people create false information online?

• To teach you new facts

• To trick you into giving money or personal info

• To make the internet slower

• To help you win prizes

Which of these is a red flag for fake news?

• A message saying, "Share NOW!"

• A website with no pictures

• A long article with many paragraphs

• A link from your teacher

What should you do if you see an ad saying, "Win a free phone by clicking here!"?

• Click immediately before it disappears

• Ask a trusted adult if it’s safe

• Share it with all your friends

• Believe it because it’s online

How can you check if information is true?

• Only read the headline

• Look for the same info on safe websites like BBC Kids

• Trust every website that looks colorful

• Assume it’s true if many people shared it

Which website is MOST likely trustworthy?

• FreeGiftsFast.com

• NationalGeographicKids.com

• WinMoneyNow.net

• ClickHereForPrizes.org

What does "too-good-to-be-true" mean?

• An offer that is realistic and safe

• An offer that seems amazing but is probably fake

• A boring advertisement

• A news article with no pictures

Why might a scammer use urgent language like "Only 1 left!"?

• To make you think carefully

• To trick you into acting quickly without checking

• To help you save money

• To teach you patience

What should you do if you’re unsure about an online message?

• Ignore it and move on

• STOP, THINK, and ASK a trusted adult

• Share it to warn others

• Assume it’s safe because it’s popular

Which of these is a sign of a suspicious website?

• A clear, easy-to-read web address (e.g., pbskids.org)

• Bad spelling and weird symbols in the web address

• A lock symbol 🔒 next to the URL

• A "Contact Us" page with real information

What is the BEST way to avoid online scams?

• Click on every ad to check if it’s real

• Never use the internet

• Be curious, compare sources, and ask for help

• Only trust messages from strangers