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 are some key indicators that suggest an online request for money might not be legitimate?

Why is it important to verify the identity of someone asking for money online?

What are the risks associated with giving out your credit card information online?

What should you do if you feel uncomfortable about a financial request online?

What steps can you take if someone claims to be a family member in need of money?

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email from a company like Google or Apple?

How can you identify a scam email based on the email address?