Fishing?
No, not that kind.
I mean, fishing with a p h.
It happens when someone tries to trick you into giving out your personal details online, like passwords or bank information, by pretending to be someone they're not.
The internet offers amazing ways to communicate and learn and play games, but there are some websites and people online that can't be trusted.
Phishing messages often look like they're from a trusted company or person, but there are clues like strange links or requests for personal information that should make you stop and think.
I'm going to show you howâ¦
Imagine you're fishing. You need some bait. Maybe something fish like to eat, like worms or sweet corn. The bait is there to tempt fish in, but once they bite, they're caught.
Fishing online is just like that. You might receive fake emails or messages that might look like they're from your favourite game, someone you know, or even your school. But they're not. Just like how the fish think, the bait is real food. You might think these messages are real, but there's a hidden hook behind them.
These messages try to trick you into clicking a link, or maybe giving up personal information like your password or address.
The good news is, just like how we can spot the bait on the hook, we can also learn to spot phishing attempts online. If something feels strange, like a message asking for your personal details, it could be trying to trick you. Always stop and think before you click.
Remember, if you're unsure, ask a trusted adult to help. Don't let the scammers catch you with their sneaky hooks.
If I can just finish this English homework, I can finally play my new Battle Legends game.
Alert! Immediate action was quiet. Oh, no. That's from Battle Legends. Your account has been stolen. Click here to change your password. Now.
What? My account's been hacked. I'll lose all my game progress. Wait a second. They're asking for my password. That's weird. I don't remember them ever asking for that before. I'm going to go to the official website.
There's now a lot about my account here. And their official email doesn't have symbols like this weird one. Who writes like that? Well, you could get me one of your little games that you fake battle legends. Well, I'm telling mum.
Ah, yes! The official Battle Legends announcement. So excited.
So here are the things to remember. Phishing is when someone online tries to trick you into giving personal information, often by pretending to be a trusted company. Don't click on links or open attachments in messages or emails from people or companies. You don't know if something feels not right or sounds too good to be true. Trust your instincts and check with an adult.
That's it. Done. Does it smell a fish in here?
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