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Welcome to ElderSafe, your trusted source for safeguarding against online frauds. With technology playing a larger role in our lives, it is crucial to remain educated and cautious, particularly in regards to online security.

Discover our simple guides, useful advice, and current resources to assist you in staying secure while using the internet. In case of any doubts or inquiries, feel free to contact us for assistance.

Thank you for visiting ElderSafe. Together, we can keep your online experience secure and enjoyable.

Lesson 1:

What are Cyber Scams?

Involve fraudulent emails, messages, or websites that impersonate trusted entities to steal personal information like passwords or credit card details.

Common Types of Cyber Scams

Phishing Scams

Involve fraudulent emails, messages, or websites that impersonate trusted entities to steal personal information.

Phone Scams

Involve fraudsters impersonating reputable organizations to trick people into sharing personal or financial information or making payments.

Tech Support Scams

Scammers pose as tech support agents from reputable companies, claiming issues with your computer to charge for fake services or install harmful software.

Online Shopping Scams

Scammers create fake online stores or posts to trick people into buying non-existent or poor-quality products.

Lesson 2:

How to Protect Yourself ?

Tips for Staying Safe Online

Create Strong & Unique Passwords

  • Use a mix of letters
  • Numbers
  • Symbols
  • Avoid personal information

Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  • Add an extra layer of security
  • Requiring a secondary verification method

Be Cautious with QR code in public

  • Only scan QR codes from sources you know well
  • Be cautious of QR codes that appear out of place
  • Be cautious of QR codes that have no clear branding or purpose

Category: Safe and Risky Websites

How Well Do You Know Safe and Risky Websites? Test Yourself!

  • Read statements about website safety and decide if they are true or false.
  • Learn how to spot safe websites and avoid risky ones, so you can browse the internet with more confidence.

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A website that begins with “https://” is considered secure.

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If a website’s address starts with “http://” and does not display a padlock symbol, it is safe to enter personal information.

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You can always trust a website with “https://” in the address bar, no matter what other security signs or warnings appear.

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A website that has spelling and grammar errors is likely to be unsafe.

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Seeing “www” in the address bar means the site is safe to use.

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Use Secure Websites

  • Ensure that the websites you frequent use begin with “https://”
  • Display a padlock symbol in the address bar
  • Do not provide personal or financial details on websites lacking security indicators

Lesson 3:

What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed

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Lesson 4:

Comics

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The Phishing Scam

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The IRS Impersonation

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Medical Care Scam

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Tech Support Scam

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E-commerce Scam

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Lesson 5:

Informative Videos

How to deal with cyber scams

How to Prevent Cyber Scams

Lesson 6:

Check your Understanding of Cyber Scams!

Cyber Security Quiz: Test What You’ve Learned

Put your knowledge to the test! Take this quick quiz to see how much you’ve learned about staying safe online and avoiding common cyber scams.

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Phone scams usually involve the scammer pretending to be from a legitimate organization, such as the IRS, and asking for payment.

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What is one way to verify if a website is secure before entering your personal information?

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What should you do if you receive an email claiming to be from your bank asking for account information?

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What is the best way to protect your accounts from being compromised?

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What is the first step you should take if you realize you’ve been scammed?

 

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