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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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