BE INTERNET ALERT
Don't Fall for Fake
It’s important to become aware that people and situations online aren’t always as they seem. Discerning between what’s real and what’s fake is a very real lesson in online safety.
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Know the Signs of a Potential Scam - Fake communications
- If statements about “winning” or getting something for “free” feel too good to be true, they most likely are.
- Fair exchanges shouldn’t involve giving away any personal information.
- Always think critically before acting online and learn to trust your intuition. Be on guard for phishing attempts—efforts to steal information like login or account details by pretending to be a trusted contact in an email, text, or other online communication.
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You can play the game individually, in pairs or groups. You may need some terms explaining. Try to find out what the questions mean using search or the keywords list below.
Vocabulary
Bot: Also called a “chatbot” or “virtual assistant,” this is a piece of software that operates online or on a network to automatically answer questions, follow commands (like giving directions to your new friend’s house), or do simple tasks (like play a song).
Phishing: An attempt to scam you or trick you into sharing login information or other personal information online. Phishing is usually done through email, ads, or sites that look similar to ones you’re already used to.
Spearphishing: A phishing scam where an attacker targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own personal information
Scam: A dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by tricking people
Trustworthy: Able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed
Authentic: Real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied
Verifiable: Something that can be proven or shown to be true or correct
Deceptive: False; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone
Manipulation: Someone controlling or influencing another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly, or under threat. Alternatively, things you find online may be manipulated, such as a photo that has been edited to make you believe something that isn’t true.
Fraudulent: Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them
Firewall: A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks
Malicious: Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended to do damage to a person’s device, account, or personal information.
Catfishing: Creating a fake identity or account on a social networking service to trick people into sharing their personal information or into believing they’re talking to a real person behind a legitimate account, profile, or page
Clickbait: Manipulative online content, posts, or ads designed to capture people’s attention and get them to click on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic in order to make money
Vlogger: A person who is known for regularly posting short videos on a blog or social media.
Source: Someone or something that provides information
Credible: Believable; someone who is credible uses evidence so you can be confident they are telling the truth.
Evidence: Facts or examples that prove something is true or false
Expertise: Special skill or knowledge about a particular thing; experts have expertise
Motive: The reason that someone does something; intention
Deceptive news: News that intentionally lies or distorts the truth
Front Group: A group that is pretending to be something it’s not in order to hide the identity of the people who really run the group
Disinformation: Information that is false or intended to mislead
Skeptical: Willing to question claims of truth
Learning Intention
Can I assess the quality of information?
Success Criteria
✓ Understand that just because something is online doesnʼt mean itʼs true.
✓ Learn how phishing works, why itʼs a threat, and how to take steps to avoid it.
✓ Determine the validity of websites and other sources of information
✓ Look out for manipulation, unsubstantiated claims, fake offers or prizes, and other online scams.
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| BBC - Toolkit and resources |
| BBC - iReporter |