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Cyber Awareness Workshop

Students learn how cybercriminals use deception, urgency, and manipulation to trick people online. Through guided activities and realistic examples, participants develop the skills needed to recognize scams before they become victims.

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Recommended GradesGrades 4–6Grades 7–9Grades 10–12
Interactive Activity Examples
Challenge 1: Your Gaming Account Has Been SuspendedChallenge 2: Free Gift Card GiveawayChallenge 3: QR Code Mystery

Why This Program Matters

Students are spending more time online than ever before.

They regularly encounter:
  • Phishing emails
  • Fake login pages
  • QR code scams
  • Social media impersonation
  • Gaming-related scams
  • Fraudulent online offers
  • Fake giveaways
  • Suspicious text messages

Many scams target curiosity, excitement, fear, or urgency.

CyberKiddies teaches students how to slow down, think critically, and make safer decisions online.

What Students Learn

Phishing Awareness
Understanding how fake messages attempt to steal information.
Scam Detection
Recognizing common scam tactics.
Social Engineering
Learning how manipulation influences decision making.
Safe Decision Making
Evaluating online situations before taking action.
Privacy Protection
Understanding what information should never be shared.
Digital Confidence
Knowing how to respond when something seems suspicious.

How the Program Works

  1. 1
    Learn

    Students are introduced to common phishing and scam techniques using age-appropriate examples.

  2. 2
    Analyze

    Students review realistic scenarios and identify warning signs.

    Examples include:
    EmailsText messagesSocial media messagesQR codesGaming-related communications
  3. 3
    Respond

    Students practice deciding what actions should be taken when they encounter suspicious content online.

Interactive Challenge Examples

Challenge 1: Your Gaming Account Has Been Suspended

Students examine:
  • Sender address
  • Link destination
  • Urgent language
  • Requests for passwords

Challenge 2: Free Gift Card Giveaway

Students identify:
  • Unrealistic promises
  • Suspicious websites
  • Requests for personal information

Challenge 3: QR Code Mystery

Students learn:
  • What QR codes do
  • When QR codes can be risky
  • How to verify before scanning

Learning Pathways

Grades
4–6

Beginner Scam Awareness

Students learn:
  • Stranger awareness online
  • Basic scam identification
  • Safe online decision making
  • Asking trusted adults for help
Grades
7–9

Phishing & Online Threat Detection

Students learn:
  • Email scams
  • QR scams
  • Social engineering
  • Privacy protection
  • Digital footprints
Grades
10–12

Advanced Scam & Social Engineering Awareness

Students learn:
  • Sophisticated phishing tactics
  • Identity theft concepts
  • Business email compromise awareness
  • Defensive cybersecurity habits
  • Real-world threat examples

Skills Students Develop

Critical Thinking
Evaluating information before taking action.
Scam Detection
Recognizing warning signs and suspicious behavior.
Digital Awareness
Understanding how threats appear online.
Privacy Protection
Protecting personal and account information.
Responsible Technology Use
Making informed decisions in digital environments.
Online Safety Confidence
Knowing how to react when something seems suspicious.

For Schools & Organizations

The Spot the Scam program is designed for:
  • Schools
  • Libraries
  • Community Centres
  • Youth Organizations
  • Camps
  • Technology Awareness Events
Programs can be delivered as:
  1. Single workshops
  2. Multi-session programs
  3. Assemblies
  4. Community presentations

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This program focuses on awareness, prevention, and safe online behavior.
Yes. Scenarios are based on common phishing and scam techniques adapted for educational purposes.
Yes. Activities and examples are adjusted for each age group.
Yes. Workshops can be adapted to meet specific educational goals.

Building the Next Generation of Cyber-Aware Students

Give students the knowledge and confidence to recognize scams, protect their information, and stay safe online.

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