Don't Feed the Phish

You see this message on your device: "Special offer from YuoTube! Why wait MONTHS for your favorite series to return? Watch NOW 100% FREE. But hurry! This incredible offer ends in 59 minutes! Click: Free_YTubeTV. This is an official message from youTube." Sort the below statements to be either true or false.

• The message is from YouTube.

• It uses the curiosity gap to get you to click.

• The message is safe to click because the offer is free.

• The message is not safe to click and should be deleted.

You see a contest that reads, "Win $10 000 instantly! Click on the link below to sign up!" You click on the link and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. You can share your information or delete the link. Why could sharing your private information be unsafe? Select all that apply.

• Someone could try to steal your identity and apply for credit cards or loans in your name.

• You would no longer be able to be you.

• Someone could create false identification documents using your private information.

• Someone could give you a lot of money.

Which of the below is a clue that a message or email might be phishing?

• It's from a "friend in trouble."

• There's a sense of urgency.

• There are spelling and grammar errors.

• All of the above.

Identity theft is a crime in which your private information is stolen and used for ___________ activity.

• hidden

• criminal

• advertising

• news

How confident do you feel that you can use clues to avoid internet scams?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I don't feel confident.