You are so FAKE!
Tricking someone in order to get something valuable from them
What is Fraudulent?
Creating a fake identity or account on a social networking service to trick people into sharing their personal information or into believing they’re talking to a real person behind a legitimate account, profile, or page
What is Catfishing?
Able to be relied on to do what is right or what is needed
What is Trustworthy?
Willing to question claims of truth
What is Skeptical?
A dishonest attempt to make money or gain something else of value by tricking people
What is a scam?
Also called a “chatbot” or “virtual assistant,” this is a piece of software that operates online or
on a network to automatically answer questions, follow commands (like giving directions to your new friend’s house), or do simple tasks (like play a song).
What is a Bot?
Real, genuine, true, or accurate; not fake or copied
What is Authentic?
The reason that someone does something; intention
What is Motive?
A program that shields your computer from most scams and tricks
What is a Firewall?
False; an action or message designed to fool, trick, or mislead someone
What is Deceptive?
A person who is known for regularly posting short videos on a blog or social media.
What is a Vlogger?
Something that can be proven or shown to be true or correct
What is Verifiable?
Someone controlling or influencing
another person or situation unfairly, dishonestly,
or under threat. Alternatively, things you find online may be manipulated, such as a photo that has been edited to make you believe something that isn’t true.
What is manipulation?
Someone or something that provides information
What is a Source?
Information that is false or intended to mislead
What is Disinformation or Misinformation?
Someone or something that provides information
What is a Source?
Believable; someone who is credible uses evidence so you can be confident they are telling the truth.
What is Credible?
Facts or examples that prove something is true or false
What is Evidence?
Manipulative online content, posts, or ads designed to capture people’s attention and get them to click on a link or webpage, often to grow views or site traffic in order to make money
What is Clickbait?
News that intentionally lies or distorts the truth
What is Deceptive News or Fake News?
A group that is pretending to be something it’s not in order to hide the identity of the people who really run the group
What is a Front Group?
Special skill or knowledge about a particular thing; experts have expertise
What is Expertise?
A phishing scam where an attacker targets you more precisely by using pieces of your own personal information
What is spearphishing?
Words or actions intended to be cruel or hurtful. Can also refer to harmful software intended
What is Malicious?