Safety and security on the Internet
There is a lot to learn about being safe on the Internet. This includes emails, phone calls, and text messages. Take your time to understand before you act.
Check emails and texts for the following:
Does the message come from someone you don’t know?
Does it offer a prize? Or try to scare you somehow?
Is there a link in the message they want you to click on? Is there an attachment they want you to open?
Scammers try to fool you with prizes and threats. It is common to get messages from scammers. Criminals who try to get your personal information are called “phishers.” They make money by stealing personal information from people. Phishers try to pressure you to reply. They say you will be a big winner if you click now! Or that you must reply now or you will be arrested. It might even mention the police. An email like this might look really official. Never reply because you feel pressured. Never click on this kind of link. Never give any personal information.
What is personal information? Personal information includes your date of birth, your SIN number, your bank account number and things like that. You should keep all that information very private. If you aren’t sure and you think maybe the bank or Service Canada really is trying to reach you, call them. Don’t click on the email.
Keep learning about staying safe from a support worker or someone you trust. Reach out and ask questions.
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