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                                              MESSAGE SAFETY CHALLENGE                             Century   #Critical Thinking
                                                                                                    Skills

                     Read the following WhatsApp messages. For each one, identify whether it is safe or suspicious. If it is
                     suspicious, decide whether you would Block or Report the sender.
                                                Message                                   Safe/         Action (Block/
                                                                                       Suspicious          Report)

                      Congratulations!  You  have won  a brand-new  smartphone     .
                      Click this link now to claim your prize: http://freephone123
                      Dear Customer, your bank account will be blocked in 24 hours!
                      Send us your OTP immediately to continue using your account.

                      Hi! I saw your profile picture and you look really cool. Can we be
                      friends? Tell me your age and where you live.
                            Did you see that funny video I sent in the group yesterday?
                      It was hilarious!
                      Forward this message to 20 people right now or something bad
                      will happen tonight. Don’t ignore this warning!

                      Special offer only for today! Click here to get free game coins and
                      premium features: http://gamingoffersfree

                           Always check the sender’s email address               Don’t click on suspicious links or download
                         carefully before opening or replying.                 unknown attachments.
                           Use  polite  and  respectful  language  in            Don’t write in ALL CAPS as it looks like shouting.
                         emails and chats.                                       Don’t  share personal information  (like
                           Block  and report strangers or anyone               phone numbers, addresses or passwords)
                         sending harmful messages.                             through emails or chats.
                           Set privacy settings on messaging apps to             Don’t forward chain messages, fake offers
                         control who can view your profile, status             or unverified news.
                         or last seen.
                           Keep your inbox clean by deleting spam or             Don’t reply to rude, bullying or threatening
                         junk mails regularly.                                 messages report them instead.
                           Think before you  type make  sure  your               Don’t overshare personal details in group
                         message is clear and kind.                            chats.

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