Scams & Online Safety
Recognising financial scams and tricks; phishing emails and fake websites; protecting personal and financial information online; 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is'
Share and support
Entire curriculum
1590 concepts · 8 subjects
Compare teaching approaches
Teaching approaches
Gakuva’s recommended starting approach is selected. You can still compare every option.
1 approach
If your child received a message saying they'd won a prize and just needed to enter their details, would they know it's probably a scam?
Recognising financial scams and tricks; phishing emails and fake websites; protecting personal and financial information online; 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is'
Family records and proof options
Keep a record of your learning
Save photos, notes, and attendance. Export a proof packet for compliance or portfolio reviews.
Learning resources
External links for extra practice. They do not replace Gakuva’s teaching approach.
No additional resources are listed for this topic.
The teaching approach appears above.
Check understanding
- Identify at least two warning signs of a scam (asking for personal details, too-good-to-be-true offers, urgency)
- Explain why you should never share passwords or bank details online
- Describe what to do if they receive a suspicious message or email (don't click, tell an adult)
“If your child received a message saying they'd won a prize and just needed to enter their details, would they know it's probably a scam?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Life Skills
- Domain
- Money & Finance
- Age range
- Ages 9–11