# Session 3

## Stay Smart, Stay Safe

Your guide to recognize and stopping phone and online scams

- What are digital frauds - Learnt in the previous class
- What was 5 golden rules?

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#### **What We Will Learn Next** 

##### **Part 1: Some others online frauds**

- Fake job offers
- Photo Trap
- Digital arrest
- Fake friend request

##### **Part 2: Digital Print**

- What is digital footprint?
- Safe digital practices
- How to think like a pro?

Our goal today is to build safe habits that will protect your digital life. These skills will empower you to navigate the online world with confidence and security.

#### **Fake Job Offers**

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##### **Psychological and Emotional Play**

- Attractive salary( Unexpected)
- Easy job/ work from home
- Attractive Benefits

##### **Safe Play**

- Choose authentic website for job
- Do not pay any money( Authentic job site - Do Not Ask - Registration/ Advance)
- Check website / take mentor or counsellor help

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#### **The "Photo Trap"**

A photo trap is when someone asks for your photo - evena seemingly innocent one - and then misuse it in harmful ways.

- **Step 1: Build Trust**

A new online friend starts chatting and build relationship with you over time.

- ##### **Step 2: The ask**

They ask for a simple photo, making it seem casual or harmless

- ##### **Step 3: The Trap**

They use it to blackmail you, create fake profiles , or share it publically without your permission.

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<p class="callout warning">Critical Rule: Once you send a photo, you lose control over it forever. It can be copied, edited, and shared without your consent.</p>

#### **How To Avoid Photo Traps: The 3 Rules** 

- **Stop:** Pause before you post or send anything. Ask yourself: "Why do they need this photo? Does this request feel right?"
- **Scrub:** Check the photo carefully for the identity details like your school uniform, house number, street sign, or location tags.
- **Share Smartly:** Only share photo with people you know in real life and genuinely trust. Online only friends don't count.

<p class="callout warning">**When in doubt,don't send it out!**</p>

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#### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**Fake Friend Request**</span>

##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Psychologigal Play</span>

- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Emotional Blackmail </span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Put you on shame</span>

##### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Healthy Steps</span>

- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Always aask for help</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Share your mentor/ friends/ counsellor</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Complain to Cycber Police (They keep your identity safe)</span>

[![image.png](https://books.humansofwelive.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/JyAimage.png)](https://books.humansofwelive.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/JyAimage.png)

#### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**What is "Digital Arrest"?**</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Digital police is a dangerous scam where fraudsters pretend to be police officers, government officials, or law enforcement agents.</span>

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here's how it works:</span>

- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">They contact you claiming you've commited a serious crime.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">They demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or legal action.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Theu may try to isolate you from friends and family.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">They create panic to pressure you into quick decisions.</span>

[![image.png](https://books.humansofwelive.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/scaled-1680-/3GDimage.png)](https://books.humansofwelive.org/uploads/images/gallery/2026-02/3GDimage.png)

<p class="callout info"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Truth: It's 100% fake. Real police will never demand money over the phone, through email, or via video call tp avoid arrest. Legitimate law enforcement follows proper legal procedures</span></p>

#### **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What is Digital Footprint?</span>**

<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your digital footprint is your online story - the trail of data you leave behind as you navigate the internet. it's created by everything you do in the digital world: </span>

- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Posts. likes, and shares on social media.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Photos and videos where you're tagged.</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comments you make on websites or apps .</span>
- <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Search history and website visits</span>

<p class="callout info"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key message: This story is PUBLIC and often PERMANENT. What you post today can be discovered years from now.</span></p>

#### **Why Your Digital Footprints Matters?**

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- **Future You:** Over 70% of colleges and employers check social media profiles before making decisions. Your digital footprints can open doors or close them.

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- **Your Reputation:** Your online presence shapes what people think about you - friends, teachers, and future connections all form impression based on what they see.

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- **Your Safety:** Personal information you share online can reveal where you live, go to school, or spend time - putting your privacy and safety at risk.

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- **It Can Be Used Against You:** Posted content can be weaponized for cyberbullying, idenbtity theft, or fraud by people with bad intentions.

<p class="callout info">" Your online record can follow you for years. Make sure it tells the story you want to tell."</p>

#### **Recap: Part 1- Your Digital Track** 

- **Your Digital Footprints is Your Future Reputation**

Everything you post, share, or comment on creates a permanent record that follows you into collage, careers, and beyond.

- A Photo Trap Means Loss Of Control

Once you send an image, you can't take it back. Protect yourself by thinking before you share.

- **Be The Author Of Your Digital Story**

You have the power to create an online presence you're proud of. Make it one that opens doors and reflects your besrt self.