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Spotting Scams and News

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📖 Understanding Scams and News

Internet Scams: These are tricks people use online to steal your money or personal information. They might pretend to be someone they're not or offer fake prizes.

Fake News: These are stories that aren't true but look like real news. People create them to trick others or spread false information.

Real News: These are true stories written by professional journalists who check their facts before publishing.

🔍 Part 1: Spotting the Signs

1. Which of these is a warning sign of an internet scam?

Asking for your password or personal details

Having a professional website design

Providing contact information

2. What should you do if you receive an email saying "You've won $1,000! Click here now!"?

Click the link immediately

Delete the email and tell an adult

Reply with your bank details

3. How can you tell if a news website might be reliable?

It has lots of bright colours and flashing text

It shows the author's name and publication date

It promises shocking secrets

4. Which headline looks more like fake news?

"Local School Wins Science Competition"

"SHOCKING: Scientists Discover Aliens in Sydney Harbour!"

"Weather Bureau Predicts Rain This Weekend"

5. What information should you NEVER share online?

Your full name and address

Your school name

Your passwords

Your favourite colour

🕵️ Part 2: News Detective Activity

Sample Headline: "Australian Scientists Create Flying Cars - Available in Shops Next Month!"

6. Use this simple checklist to verify if this headline is real or fake:

Step 1: Does the headline sound too good to be true? ________________

Step 2: Can you find this story on other trusted news websites like ABC News or SBS? (Circle one) YES / NO

Step 3: Does the story have an author's name and date? ________________

7. Based on your checklist, is this headline likely to be real or fake? Explain why.
8. A website asks you to enter your mum's credit card details to "verify your age." What should you do and why?

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