# Session 4: When Online Feels Unsafe (Cyberbullying and Response)

Even with good habits, unsafe situations can still happen online. This session is about cyberbullying, rude or threatening messages, fake links and scams, saving proof, blocking and reporting, and talking to trusted adults.

## Session Objective

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

- Recognise unsafe online behaviour.
- Understand what cyberbullying and scams look like.
- Know how to save proof such as screenshots.
- Know when to tell a trusted adult.
- Know basic reporting options.

## What can go wrong online?

<table id="bkmrk-risk-description-cyb"><thead><tr><th>Risk</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>**Cyberbullying**</td><td>Mean comments, threats, and repeated insults.</td></tr><tr><td>**Fake Messages**</td><td>Prize claims, fake verification, and urgent warnings.</td></tr><tr><td>**Privacy Misuse**</td><td>Someone sharing your photo or personal details wrongly.</td></tr><tr><td>**Account Misuse**</td><td>Someone trying to get your password or OTP.</td></tr><tr><td>**Stress from Overuse**</td><td>Feeling upset, tired, or confused after being online for too long.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## What should you do first?

### S.T.A.R.R. Action Plan for Online Safety

- **Stop:** Do not reply in anger or fear. Take a moment to pause.
- **Take Screenshots:** Save evidence of the conversation or incident immediately.
- **Avoid:** Block the person to stop further contact.
- **Reach Out:** Tell a trusted adult, staff member, or counselor who can help.
- **Report:** Use the platform's official tools to flag the harmful behavior.

## Story: Imran and the game chat

Imran is 17 and plays online games. A stranger in the game chat asks him for a photo and offers free coins. When Imran does not respond, the stranger becomes rude and sends threatening messages. Imran does not argue. He takes screenshots, blocks the user, and tells a staff member. The staff member helps him report the account and reminds him that speaking up was the right step.

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# Activity 1: True or False

1. Cyberbullying only happens on social media.  
    ☐ True ☐ False
2. If something online feels wrong, it is better to stay silent.  
    ☐ True ☐ False
3. Screenshots can be useful proof.  
    ☐ True ☐ False
4. A trusted adult can help you report online trouble.  
    ☐ True ☐ False
5. It is okay to share your OTP to stop someone from being angry.  
    ☐ True ☐ False

# Activity 2: Safe response or not?

1. Replying angrily to a rude message.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response
2. Taking a screenshot of a threatening chat.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response
3. Sharing your password to avoid conflict.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response
4. Blocking a stranger who keeps messaging you.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response
5. Telling a staff member or trusted adult.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response
6. Deleting all evidence before telling anyone.  
    ☐ Safe Response ☐ Not a Safe Response

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# Activity 3: Practice Your Online Safety Responses

Match each situation with the correct response from the options below.

<table id="bkmrk-situation-response-r"><thead><tr><th>Situation</th><th>Response</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rude repeated messages</td><td>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</td></tr><tr><td>Suspicious link</td><td>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</td></tr><tr><td>Someone asks for password or OTP</td><td>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</td></tr><tr><td>Fake prize message</td><td>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</td></tr><tr><td>Harassing chat</td><td>\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Response Options:

- Block and tell a trusted adult
- Do not click and report
- Do not share
- Delete and warn others
- Save screenshots and report

# Activity 4: Fill in the blanks

1. If something online feels wrong, first \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
2. Take a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ if you need proof.
3. Do not share your \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ or OTP.
4. Tell a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ adult.
5. Report the problem on the platform or through the right \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

## Healthy online habits

<table id="bkmrk-healthy-online-habit-1"><thead><tr><th>Healthy Online Habits</th><th>Online Habits to Avoid</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>● Taking breaks from screen time</td><td>● Staying online very late every day</td></tr><tr><td>● Talking to someone if a message upsets you</td><td>● Checking messages again and again when you feel stressed</td></tr><tr><td>● Keeping some offline time for sleep, study, and rest</td><td> </td></tr></tbody></table>

# Quick recap

<table id="bkmrk-core-concept-recomme"><thead><tr><th>Core Concept</th><th>Recommended Practice</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>**Unsafe Situations**</td><td>Do not ignore them; take immediate action.</td></tr><tr><td>**Gathering Evidence**</td><td>Save proof (like screenshots) before deleting chats or posts.</td></tr><tr><td>**Taking Action**</td><td>Block the user, report the issue, and inform a trusted adult.</td></tr><tr><td>**Data Privacy**</td><td>Never share passwords, OTPs, or personal details.</td></tr><tr><td>**Digital Well-being**</td><td>Practice healthy screen habits to protect your well-being.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## One line to remember

**Do not stay silent. Stop, save, block, and speak up.**