Identity Thefts and Dark Patterns by Havyn Snyder https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0 Many people are impacted by online scams everyday. A lot of teenagers often don't realise when they are being tricked into a scam. To protect yourself from these scams you can pay close attention to emails and texts you receive from a websight. If a platform isn't reliable, or keeps trying to influence you to do things you don't want to do, delete it. You may be someone who is easily influenced, or just ignores the red flags on a platform, but looking out for them can save you for the future. en-us 2025-03-03 13:54:16 UTC 2025-03-04 14:29:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/3464483984/d22d21ade9f510450985a7e8cbe89ebd/shushing_face.png Medical Identity Theft hasnyder2 https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3349163928 Scammers can obtain your information through old medical documents, or your health insurance card. Once they've obtained enough information they can obtain medical procedures, or receive health insurance benefits under your name.

Protect yourself:

  • Destroy old medical documents you don't need

  • Check your medical records

  • Keep your information safe and confidential

]]> 2025-03-03 14:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3349163928 Phishing Scams hasnyder2 https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3349175309 Scammers can lure a victim with legitimate looking emails or communication from a trusted sender. They then get you to provide confidential information.

Common examples: Employee impersonation, VIP impersonation, Extortion

Protect yourself:

  • Recognize the tricks like untrusting stories or links so you don't fall for the scams

  • Proctect your computer by using security software

  • Proctect your accounts by using multi-factor authentication

]]> 2025-03-03 14:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3349175309 Roach Motel hasnyder2 https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3350795549 Roach Motel is an described as a thing users can get into but can't easily get out. The goal is to trap users on a platform, and continuously spam them with deals and offers. This can cause you to not be able to unsubscribe, and eventually lead to making unnecessary purchases.

Avoid this trick:

  • Review all terms and conditions before subscribing to a platform

  • Learn or look for information on how to cancel the subscription ahead of time

]]> 2025-03-04 14:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3350795549 Nagging hasnyder2 https://padlet.com/hasnyder2/aswhfxayvo37n6r0/wish/3350811376 Nagging is when a desired task continues to be interrupted repeatedly. The platform is trying to get you to quit focusing on what you want to do, and instead do what they are throwing at you in their pop-ups. A common example is the "Please turn on notifications" pop up on Instagram (you can only click "Not know" or "Ok". You are not given the option to say no.

Avoid Nagging:

  • Delete an app or platform that you feel is unsafe because of how much nagging you've experienced

  • Don't let the pop-ups influence your decisions and stick to what you wanted to do in the first place

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