Staying Safe

Internet

100

Is it always safe to click on a link sent to your email.

No

200

A person you can ask to help you determine if an email is SPAM?

Staff, family, trusted adult

300

A red flag that an email may contain have a virus?

• Check for the sender’s address. Whenever you get an email from someone you know or someone new, always check the sender’s email address. There are huge chances that some others are sending emails with the mail id replicating the brand you trust, or people you know.
• Check the CCs and BCCs. Spammers send emails in bulk to people. If you are doubtful of an email, check the CCs and BCCs where you can know if the email is sent to you alone or to a group.
• Check the format of the email. Generally, the formatting of the email looks off and they can be easily spotted as spam or malware. But there are some emails that look as professional as a big corporation and still contain malware.
• Check the language and spelling.

400

What is a Phishing email?

A phishing email is a type of spam email that:

• Attempts to collect personal data, like usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, or home addresses, and
• Plans to access a bank account or email address in order to commit fraud or other illicit activity.

500

What is Spoofing?

Email spoofing is a deceptive technique where attackers manipulate email headers to disguise their identity and impersonate a trusted sender. They:

• Alter the sender's address to display a recognizable and trusted name. This could be from your company, bank, a colleague, etc.
• Might impersonate someone you know to pressure you into financial transactions or wire transfers.
• It might be created to appear genuine. Attackers may use logos, branding elements, and similar formats to mimic real emails.
• Exploit your trust in the sender's identity.

Walking

100

You should wear what kind of clothing if you walk in the dark? 

light-colored clothes 

clothes with retro-reflective material

200

You should always cross the street: 

 At a crosswalk

300

When you come to an intersection with a “push button for walk” signal, you should: 

Push the button and wait for the “walk” signal

400

When walking on a road with no sidewalk, you should:

walk on the left side of the road facing traffic

500

While crossing the street, you should: 

always keep watching for traffic 

try to make eye contact with any drivers

Phone

100

It is safe to look down at your cellphone while crossing the street?

No

200

What are some personal information about your self you should never share over the phone?

Social security number, address, name, bank account information,...

300

What is someone you don't know calls and asks you to send them money or explicit pictures of yourself?

Tell a trusted adult right away

400

If you have a virus on your phone what should you do?

Tell someone, go to the phone store, shut off your phone until it's fixed.

500

What should you do if you were sent a text message with a link that you don't recognize?

Don't click on it and delete it right away.

Public Transportation

100

What does a LYFT or UBER driver need to know before you get in their car?

Your name.

200

What should you do before getting into a LYFT or UBER?

check license plate, make sure they say your name before you do, look at color of the car and compare it to what you were sent.

300

What are some safety tips when riding a bus or train?

Put wallet in a secure location

don't talk to strangers

be aware of your surroundings

400

How can you stay safer on a bus? 

• Sit in the front, closest to the driver.
• Keep your valuables close at all times. 

500

How can you stay safe on the subway

Don't travel late at night

Be aware of your surroundings

Don't take out valuable items like your wallet