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    Stranger Messages

                      You may sometimes receive messages on social media or
                      chat apps from strangers. They might try to be friendly, but
                      their intentions can be harmful. Some may ask for personal
                      information or try to trick you into giving money. Never trust
                      strangers online just because they seem polite in a chat.
                      Strangers may pretend to be your age or share fake stories
                      to gain your trust. They can also send unsafe links or photos. Always ignore such messages and

                      avoid replying.

                                                            Cyberbullying

                                                            Cyberbullying involves sending rude, threatening or hurtful
                                                            messages through chats, games or online groups. It is done
                                                            to embarrass, insult or upset someone. This behaviour is
                                                            a serious form of harassment and is never acceptable.
                                                            Cyberbullying can affect someone’s confidence and mental
                                                            health. It is important to save evidence, block the bully and

                                                            report the behaviour to a trusted adult or platform. Everyone
                                                            deserves to feel safe online.

                                                                                                 21 st
                                                                                                Century   #Information Literacy
                                                                                                Skills
                                                              MEHUL’S DILEMMA
                        In today’s connected world, students often face situations where online threats can put their safety
                        at  risk. Mehul, a responsible  student  and class homework  coordinator,  received  an email  that
                        seemed urgent but appeared suspicious. The email asked him to confirm his identity for a new
                        student portal and provided a link to do so. Shortly after, Mehul received a WhatsApp message
                        from a “new student” asking for homework details, which seemed strangely timed. His instincts told
                        him something wasn’t right and he decided to investigate further. On closer inspection, the email
                        had spelling mistakes and the WhatsApp number had no profile picture or mutual contacts. After
                        thinking it through, Mehul decided not to click on the link. He reported the suspicious email to a
                        trusted adult and made sure to follow up on the situation.
                        Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                        1.   What were the main signs that the email and message were suspicious?

                        2.  Why is it important for Mehul to trust his instincts in such situations?

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