Keep Safe Online Introduction

🛡️ Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Report . Protect . Safe

Hi, I’m Scruffy. Christopher explained that being online is like walking through a busy digital street. At first, I thought every door was safe to open. But Christopher reminded me: some doors are trick doors, and keeping safe online means spotting dangers and using rituals that protect your vault.

🌀 What “Keep Safe Online” Means

• Spot scams: Learn how to recognise phishing emails, fake websites, and urgent requests.

• Protect accounts: Use strong passwords and two‑step verification as your second lock.

• Bank safely: Follow clear steps for mobile and computer banking, and spot fake bank emails or calls.

• Report problems: Know how to forward suspicious emails, texts, or websites to your bank or authorities.

• Practice rituals: Notebook & pen for recording codes (never passwords), checking HTTPS padlocks, and saying “No” to pressure.

  
  

🔐 Scruffy’s Safety Rituals

• Predictability: Always use official apps and websites.

• Boundaries: Never share PINs, passwords, or full details.

• Awareness: Write down suspicious addresses or numbers in your notebook.

• Community: Reporting scams protects not just you, but everyone.

• Tell Someone : Tell a friend , parent ,or someone you trust

  
  

🖱️ Scruffy’s Safety Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

1. Pick one account and turn on two‑step verification.

2. Spot one suspicious email in your inbox.

3. Write down why it looks fake in your notebook.

4. Practice saying: “I will call my bank directly” when faced with a suspicious call or text.

   
   

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection   At first, I thought safety online was just about passwords. But Christopher reminded me: safety is a whole category, a sanctuary where learners can practice spotting, protecting, and reporting. For learners, “Keep Safe Online” becomes a predictable seal — Scruffy guarding the vault with gentle fluency.

Official Websites

Avoid and report internet scams and phishing: Report internet scams and phishing - GOV.UK

ScamSmart - Avoid investment and pension scams | FCA

Report a scam to Action Fraud | Action Fraud

Phishing: Spot and report scam emails, texts, websites and... - NCSC.GOV.UK

Report, Protect, Safe

Report: Tell someone you trust

or report it online, you don't have to handle this alone .

Protect: Block, delete, or step away. Your boundaries matter.

Safe: You’ve reported, protected yourself, and now your Safe.