Catfishing

In this lesson we will learn about Catfishing. We will look at what Catfishing is and how it can impact victims. We will also look at the reason someone may try and Catfish If this is a sensitive topic for you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting the lesson.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.How can you control the information on your social media feed?

Follow as many people as possible.Review often the people on your social media channels.Don't follow anybody.

1/4

Q2.Which of the below best describes a social media influencer:

Someone who posts things to try and get you to be their friend.Someone who posts things to make you laugh.Someone who posts things to try and sell a good or service.

2/4

Q3.Which of the below best describes Catfishing?

Where someone makes a fictional account to target a specific victim.Where someone makes a fictional account to target a cyber security firm.Where someone lies about their age.

3/4

Q4.What could create alarm bells when looking for a Catfisher? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Someone adding me I don't know.Someone adding me of a different age.Someone I know adding me.

4/4

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.How can you control the information on your social media feed?

Follow as many people as possible.Review often the people on your social media channels.Don't follow anybody.

1/4

Q2.Which of the below best describes a social media influencer:

Someone who posts things to try and get you to be their friend.Someone who posts things to make you laugh.Someone who posts things to try and sell a good or service.

2/4

Q3.Which of the below best describes Catfishing?

Where someone makes a fictional account to target a specific victim.Where someone makes a fictional account to target a cyber security firm.Where someone lies about their age.

3/4

Q4.What could create alarm bells when looking for a Catfisher? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Someone adding me I don't know.Someone adding me of a different age.Someone I know adding me.

4/4

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Catfishing

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Q1.People who Catfish are only after money

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.Which of the following are reasons why someone would Catfish? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

To steal money.To look at your pictures.To see your funny memes.To blackmail you.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following could be an outcome for the victim? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Embarrassment.Physical harm.Loss of friends.In trouble with the police.

3/5

Q4.Which one of the below is a sign of Catfishing?

Has the same likes as you.Posts silly videos.Vague about their past.

4/5

Q5.How can you stop Catfishing? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Report the account.Give them your personal information.Do some research on the account and name.Post lots of pictures on social media.

5/5

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Catfishing

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.People who Catfish are only after money

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.Which of the following are reasons why someone would Catfish? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

To steal money.To look at your pictures.To see your funny memes.To blackmail you.

2/5

Q3.Which of the following could be an outcome for the victim? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Embarrassment.Physical harm.Loss of friends.In trouble with the police.

3/5

Q4.Which one of the below is a sign of Catfishing?

Has the same likes as you.Posts silly videos.Vague about their past.

4/5

Q5.How can you stop Catfishing? (There may be multiple answers.)

Select two (2) boxes

Report the account.Give them your personal information.Do some research on the account and name.Post lots of pictures on social media.

5/5

Lesson summary: Catfishing

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Catfishing

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