Be able to spot a scam or hoax online - DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

The video by Tyler from tarveracademy.com educates viewers on recognizing and avoiding online scams. It shares personal experiences and provides key indicators to identify scams, such as unfamiliar contacts asking for money, requests from foreign countries, and broken English. The video emphasizes verifying the legitimacy of requests, especially those involving money, and highlights the importance of checking email addresses for authenticity. It also warns against using gift cards for payments and stresses that reputable companies will not ask for money via phone or email.

What is a common tactic scammers use to trick people into giving money?

• Pretending to be a family member in need

• Sending holiday greetings

• Providing legitimate business opportunities

• Offering free subscriptions

Which of the following is a red flag when receiving a request for money?

• The request is for a subscription service

• The request is for a charity you support

• The request is urgent and from an unknown source

• The request comes from a known friend

What should you do if you receive a call from someone claiming to be your bank asking for your credit card number?

• Send an email to your bank

• Hang up and call your bank directly

• Ignore the call

• Provide the information immediately

Which payment method is often preferred by scammers due to its untraceability?

• Bank transfer

• Credit card

• Gift card

• PayPal

How can you verify the legitimacy of an email claiming to be from a major company?

• Look for the company's logo in the email

• Check if the email address ends with the company's official domain

• See if the email is written in perfect English

• Check if the email offers a discount

What is a common sign of a scam email?

• The email is from a known contact

• The email is very brief

• The email address has unusual domain names

• The email contains no spelling errors

Why should you be cautious if someone asks for payment via gift card?

• Gift cards are easy to purchase

• Gift cards are often used for legitimate transactions

• Gift cards are difficult to trace

• Gift cards are a common form of payment