Money & Scams
Someone online says “Send me $50 and I’ll give you $500!” What should you do?
Don't respond. That’s a scam.
Someone online asks for your password. What should you say?
- No, I never share my password.
Is it okay to give your home address to someone you met online?
No, that’s private.
Should you buy things from websites you don’t know or trust?
No, that could be a scam.
What should you do if your computer says “Virus alert!”?
Don’t click anything!! Check the URL or close the window.
A person you don’t know texts you to buy a gift card and send the code. What do you say?
Don't respond to them. That’s not safe and is a scam.
If you don’t know who sent you a message, what should you do?
Ignore or delete it
To protect your account, next user cannot get in
You see a shirt online for only $1. It looks too good to be true. What should you do?
Be careful - check if the link/site is reputable.
Should you let strangers fix your phone or computer?
No, only let someone I trust help me or go to a trusted phone/computer repair shop.
If someone says they need money for an emergency, but you don’t know them, what should you do?
Don't respond because you do not know them.
You get a text that says you won a free phone. It sounds too good to be true. What is it?
Scam or trick
A friend sends you a video or link, but it looks weird. What should you do?
Don’t click. Ask if it’s safe. Double check with your friend by phone call or video chat to confirm that they sent the message.
Should you ever share your credit card or debit card numbers with strangers?
No, that’s private information.
Your computer is running slow. A pop-up says “Click to speed it up!” What should you do?
Don’t click. It could be a trick.
Can a bank or the government ask for money by text message?
No, a bank or government will NEVER ask you for money through text message.
You’re not sure if a website is safe. Who can you ask for help?
Someone you trust, https://www.bitdefender.com/en-ca/consumer/link-checker
Should you use the same password for everything?
No, use different passwords.
What’s something you should look for before buying something online?
A lock symbol or safe website (https://)
What’s a good way to keep your phone or computer safe?
Use a password and don’t share it.
You’re not sure if a message about money is real. What’s a safe thing to do?
Don’t click!! Ask for help, delete, block.
A website says “click here FAST or you’ll lose your account!” What should you do?
Don’t click. It might be a scam.
What does it mean to be safe online?
Protecting myself, asking for help, and not trusting strangers.
You bought something online but it never came. What might have happened?
It could be a scam. Report to site admin (ie, Amazon or ebay, etc)
Your friend says they downloaded a “free game” from a weird website. What might happen?
It could have a virus or be unsafe.