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    Too good to be true: If a link promises something that seems too good to be true, like a huge
                         prize or a free gift, it could be a scam. Always double-check before clicking on offers like this.

                          Unexpected links: If you receive a link from someone you don’t know or in an unexpected email,
                         be extra careful. Fraudsters often send malicious links pretending to be someone you trust.

                      If you do find a malicious link, then do the following:

                            Avoid Clicking           Verify Sender           Examine Email             Use Security

                            If the link looks      If it says it is from        Identifies              Software
                           suspicious, stay         your bank, call          inconsistencies           Use updated
                                away.               customer care.           or unexpected             antivirus and
                                                                                content.             security software
                                                                                                     on your device.

                      For example, you get a message saying Click here to win `1,00,000 now!. If you click, it may
                      steal your data or put a virus on your phone. A safe user ignores it.
                      In March 2023, around 40 bank customers lost lakhs of rupees in just three days after falling for

                      fake SMS about updating their KYC/PAN, scam links had led the victims to share sensitive details.

                      ONLINE THREATS

                      The Internet is a wonderful place to learn, play games and connect
                      with others. However,  just like  in the real world,  there are risks
                      online. These risks are called online threats and they can harm your

                      computer or steal your personal information.

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                                                CHECKING MALICIOUS LINKS                       Century   #Technology Literacy
                                                                                                Skills

                      Learn how to check if a website link is safe or malicious using a link checker.
                      Steps:
                           Go to the website https://www.urlvoid.com/.

                          Copy and paste a website link into the search box on the site.

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