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    Fake app downloads: Apps that seem helpful
                                                                or fun  but  are actually  designed  to install

                                                                harmful software once downloaded.

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                                              ONLINE SAFETY BOOKMARK                                     Century   #Creativity
                                                                                                          Skills

                     Design a bookmark or small card that lists five daily online safety habits. You can use the following
                     examples or come up with your own:

                     1.  Check links before clicking.
                     2.  Use antivirus software regularly.

                     3.  Don’t talk to strangers online.

                     4.  Don’t click on pop-ups or suspicious ads.
                     5.  Tell an adult if you are unsure about something online.

                     ONLINE SCAMS

                     Online scams are deceptive attempts to trick individuals into giving away personal

                     information, money or access to their devices. These scams can take many forms
                     and being aware of how they work is essential to stay protected.

                                              What type of online scam am I encountering?

                        Phishing Scam                            Fake Job Offer                         Investment Scam
                         Involves fake                          Offers jobs that are                       Promises high
                       emails or websites                       too good to be true,                     returns but never
                        to steal personal                       asking for upfront                           delivers.
                          information.                               fees.
                                            Free Gift Scam                            Lottery Scam
                                            Promises gifts but                        Claims you've
                                             requires fees or                        won but needs a
                                             personal data.                           processing fee.

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