# Session 4

## Cyber Well Being

Stay Smart , Stay Safe  
You guide to recognizing and stopping phone and online scams

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## Role - Play: What Would You Do?The Call:

**"Hello, I'm Inspector Sharma from Delhi Police Cyber Cell. Your Aadhar card was used in a major money laundering case. You must pay 15,000 INR immediatelythrough UPI, or a warrant will be issued for your arrest within one hour"**

**Don't Do This**

- Panic and rush to pay
- share personal details
- keep it secret from adults
- click any links they send

**Do This Instead**

- Stay calm - breath deeply
- Say: "I need to speak with my friends/ mentors first"
- Hang uo immediatly
- Tell a trusted adult rid

#### Group Activity

Practice this scenario with a partner.Take turns being the caller and the responder. Notice how calm responses defuse the scammer's power.

## The Mind Game: How Scammer Win

Scammers don't just hack devices - they hack your emotions. Their goal is to overwhelm you so completely that logic shuts down and panic takes over.

##### **Fear**

" Your account will be locked!" or " You'll be arrested immediately!"

##### **Urgency**

"Act now or lose everything!" They rush you so you can't think clearly.

##### **Authority**

"I'm Inspector Sharma from CBI."" Fake titles make threats sound official.

##### **Isolation**

"Don't tell anyone - not even your parents." They want you to alone and confused.

<p class="callout info">Remember: Real officials never demand instant payment or ask you to keep secrets from family.</p>

## Your Superpower: Calm + Critical Thinking

When panic rises, that's your signal to pause. Your clearest happens when you slow down and question what you're hearing.

- **Pause and Breath:** Feel the urgency? That's designed to confuse you. Take three deep breaths.
- **Ask Critical Questions:** Would it real ask for money over the phone? Would officials tell you to hide this from family? Is this demand dudpiciously urgent?
- **Trust Your Instincts:** If somethings feels wrong, it probably is the answer to those questions is always No - That's your sign it's a scam.

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## Know Your Weapons: How to Report

Reporting isn't just about stopping one scammer - it's about protecting thousands of others. You have the power to fightback.

- **Call The Helpline: National Cyber Crime Helpline : 1930 -** Available 24/7 for reporting scams, threats, and fraud. Calls are freeand confidential.
- **Report Online: Website cybercrime.gov.in -** File detailed complaints with screenshorts and evidence . Track your complaints status anytime.
- **Tell a Trusted Adults:** Always inform a parent, teacher, or guardian firtst . Their experience and supportmake you stronger.

## Golden Rules for Your Digital Life

These five principles will protect youin almost every online situation. Memorize them, practice them, live them.

- **Gaurd your personal information:** Never share Aadhar, PAN, Bank details, photos,password, or location with strangers - online or on calls.
- **Think before You act:** Every click **,** post**,** and share leaves a digital footprints. Pause before sharing anything - can it be misused?
- **Avoid Unknown Links:** Scammers hide malware in links and attachments. If you don;t recognize the sender,don't click it.
- **Verify Before Trusting:** Check officials websites, call back using verified numbers, and confirmidentities throughtrusted channels.
- **Stay Calm And Report:** When in doubt, breathe. Then reach out - to family first, thento helpline1930. You're never alone

## Your Daily Affirmation

Speak words yourself. Believe them. They are shirld in the digital worls.

**"I wll not be tricked by fear or urgency."**

I recognize manipulation tactics and responds with calm clarity.

**"I will always pause and think ceitically"**

My superpower is asking questions and trusting my instincts.

**"I will talk to a trusted adult if I feel unsure."**

Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

**"I'm building smart digital habits for my future."**

Every safe choice I make today protects my tomorrow.

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## Pay Attention!

You now hold the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and other from digital scams. Remenber: Staying smart means staying safe.

**Your Power Took It:** Critical thinking, the ability to pause , trusted adults, and helpline 1930. Use them confidently.

Go forward with awareness, courage, and the centainty that you can navigate the digital world safety. You've got this.

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