Phone Safety
What should you do before clicking a link in a text from an unknown number?
Verify the sender or delete the message.
Connecting to free public Wi-Fi at coffee shops is risky for this reason.
Hackers can steal your data
Scammers can fake a loved one’s voice or face using this technology.
Deepfake/AI cloning
If your bank info is stolen, who should you contact first?
Your bank
What’s the easiest way to protect yourself from a suspicious caller?
Say NO and don’t give information.
Letting unknown callers go to this can help protect you from scams.
Voicemail
What is a strong password?
One with letters, numbers, symbols, and a mix of upper/lowercase.
What type of message asks you to click a link to steal your info?
Phishing.
Who should you contact if your work email is hacked?
IT/security team.
Should you ever send money to strangers online?
NO
What type of PIN/password should you avoid?
Simple or repeated numbers like 1234 or 0000.
This type of software is designed to steal your information once downloaded.
Malware
What is a look alike websites that are trying to steal your card information
Fake website or add
Why is reporting a scam immediately important?
It helps stop further fraud and protect others
What should you do if an email says you’ve won a prize but you didn’t enter a contest?
Don’t click the link and delete the email.
Name one warning sign of a tech support scam call.
Caller pressures you to pay immediately or asks for personal info.
Why should you avoid using the same password for multiple accounts?
If one account is hacked, all others are at risk.
How might scammers use chatbots maliciously?
Pretend to be customer service to steal info.
If you think someone is in immediate danger from a scammer, you should call this emergency number.
911
Why is it important to think before you click or share info online?
Scammers can steal your money or identity.
A scammer may call pretending to be from your bank, but real banks will never ask for this over the phone.
Your PIN or full password
Name one red flag of a suspicious website.
Misspelled URL, pop-ups asking for personal info, or “too good to be true” deals.
What is the main reason AI scams are harder to detect?
AI can mimic real voices, faces, or writing very convincingly.
If you receive a call from someone pretending to be your grandson/granddaughter asking for money, you should first do this before sending anything.
Call your family member directly
Name 3 rules to protect yourself online.
Strong passwords, verify unknown contacts, just say NO to suspicious requests.