We’re including a printable guide to put next to your child or parent’s computer, or to keep handy as a reminder for yourself.
Have ‘the talk’ with family members
Do not assume people in your life know how to recognize or respond to scams. Even teenagers, whom we often assume know the most about the internet, are vulnerable. Make sure your family members know they can come to you anytime to gut-check a suspicious direct message or phone call. There’s a lot of shame and embarrassment associated with “falling” for a scam, but this type of deceit is like any other crime and is not the fault of the victim.
Change these settings to minimize scam risks
Make it significantly harder for cybercriminals to target you or family members by changing basic settings. Not everyone will need or want all of these protections.
Make social media private: Set your Facebook, Twitter and other social media profiles to private. If you need a…
