Scam Safety & Safer Online Choices
EndTab
EndTab is a cyber abuse safety training organization that empowers individuals and organizations to prevent and address online harm through clear, actionable guidance designed for non-tech experts.
Scamwatch
Scamwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), and provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
Romance Scams (FBI)
The FBI's romance scam resource page helps people "protect your heart—and your wallet—by learning to spot and prevent romance scams."
What is Catfishing? by CyberWise
The third video in their series about "Online Threats and Scams," this one explains "catfishing." This is when someone pretends to be someone they are not in order to befriend you online. Unfortunately, students today can fall prey to this scam, that's why this lesson teaches them how to spot it.
6 Signs It is A Scam
The Oregon Department of Justice's "Six Signs It Is A Scam" guide helps consumers identify common red flags used by scammers, including requests to wire money, demands for secrecy, too-good-to-be-true offers, unexpected contact, fake emergencies, and requests for personal information.
No Escape Room (film)
"No Escape Room" is an interactive film by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that shows how teens get trapped in sextortion, helping parents and teens understand firsthand how online exploitation can happen to any child.
Avoiding Scams and Scammers
This FDIC resource emphasizes that scammers typically aim to steal both money and personal identity, offering practical steps like using strong passwords, keeping software updated, and recognizing red flags to help consumers protect their finances and personal information.
How To Avoid A Scam
The Federal Trade Commission's scam prevention guide identifies four key warning signs and emphasizes protective strategies including blocking unwanted communications, and resisting pressure tactics.
What To Do If You Were Scammed
The Federal Trade Commission's recovery guide provides step-by-step instructions for victims of scams, including how to attempt money recovery. They also covers essential protective steps if personal information, such as passwords, was compromised.
Online Romance Imposter Scams
Imposters promise romance to users of online dating sites to trick them into sending money. Learn more about online romance imposter scams at https://www.ftc.gov/imposters.