Scamwise
Scamwise at Key Stage 3
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This resource has been jointly produced by CCEA and the Consumer Council on behalf of the ScamwiseNI partnership. The activities aim to help pupils learn about the different types of scams, both offline and online and raise awareness of how identity theft can happen. They will be able to recognise how they can protect themselves, family, friends, schoolmates, neighbours and people living in their community.
There are 2 elements to the Key Stage 3 resource:
Safe or Scam?
These activities aim to help pupils learn about the different types of scams both offline and online. Resources are included for sharing good practice with family and friends.
Watch this short animation to learn how to spot a scam:
Safe or Scam? (Interactive Activity 1)
This interactive activity encourages pupils to use the 4 SCAM Test Rules and decide if each scenario is safe or a scam.
Safe or Scam? (Interactive Activity 2)
These scams are a little more grown up. Pupils can try these scenarios at home with their family. Use the 4 SCAM Test Rules and decide if each scenario is safe or a scam.
Phishing for Trouble
These activities aim to help pupils learn how identity theft can happen. Pupils recognise ways they can protect their personal information and empower themselves, their family, friends and community to avoid a variety of scams, including phishing, vishing and smishing.
Don’t take the Bait!
This interactive activity encourages pupils to practice their anti-phishing skills by deciding which posts are trustworthy and which are suspicious.
Scamwise Champions
This booklet includes a wide range of activities that can be used in range of settings. Become a scam-wise champion by learning about different types of scams. Identify ways to protect yourself, family and friends online and elsewhere.
