Cyber Scams and Phishing
Cyber criminals are always coming up with new ways to scam internet users of all ages. Their favorite techniques include phishing emails, phishing SMS or text messages (also known as “smishing”) and spoofing websites and phone numbers to try and trick us into divulging sensitive information such as our identity, personal information and account details and passwords.
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Learn more with these resources:
- Understanding what is phishing and recognizing the red flags to smash out scams before they strike
- Understanding cyber villain’s deceiving tactics and learning to spot when you are being phished (Quiz)
- Recognizing fake emails
- Knowing what to do with suspicious-looking messages
- Teaching kids about phishing and how to avoid online scams