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Contact government bodies or independent organisations that can help track
and stop phishing scams. “Remember this Golden Rule: Banks never ask

Notify your contacts if the phishing attack targeted them or impersonated you, for OTPs.”

to avoid further spreading the scam.

In cases of serious fraud or financial loss, contact the police or local authorities
to file a report.

COMMON PHISHING SCAMS

Phishing scams can take many forms, each designed to deceive and trick you
21 st
SAFE REPLIES TO UNSAFE MESSAGES Century #Information Literacy
Skills #Communication into revealing personal information or making harmful decisions. It’s essential to
recognise these scams early to protect yourself and avoid falling victim.
Rewrite each unsafe reply into a safe and sensible one.

1. Message: Your parcel is held due to unpaid fees. Pay now to release it. Fake Prize Offers
Unsafe reply: How do I pay? One common phishing tactic is sending fake prize

Safe reply: notifications. You might receive an email claiming
you've won a large sum of money, a holiday or a
2. Message: I’m from IT. Send me your password so I can fix your account.
valuable prize, but to claim it, you must provide
Unsafe reply: Here’s my password.
sensitive information or pay a fee. These offers are
Safe reply:
almost always scams designed to steal your data or
3. Message: You’ve won a holiday. I just need your ID number to process it. money.

Unsafe reply: Here’s my ID.
Phishing Through Social Media
Safe reply:

4. Message: Your bank account is locked. Click this link to unlock it. Phishers are increasingly using social media
platforms to launch scams. They may pose as
Unsafe reply: I’ve clicked the link. What should I do next?
your friends, family or well-known brands, sending
Safe reply:
messages with links to fake websites. Clicking on
5. Message: I need you to confirm your card details to complete a refund.
these links can lead to malware or attempts to steal
Unsafe reply: My card number is… your login credentials.
Safe reply:

6. Message: We’ve noticed suspicious activity. Tell me your security code so I can check. Email Scams from Fake Companies

Unsafe reply: Here’s the code. Phishing emails often pretend to be from legitimate

Safe reply: companies, such as banks, online retailers or service
providers. These emails typically ask you to update
your account information or verify a transaction
by clicking a link. Once you do, your personal

information is captured and misused.

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