Did you know that around the world thousands of young people are turned into criminals because they didn't know that when someone asks them to do something, that person may be persuading them to commit a crime?
The activities are given odd-ball names to try to make them memorable.
In this course, you will learn tricks used by criminals to get you to do the things that they cannot - or dare not - do and which can land you in jail or liable to a large fine, at home or abroad.
And while it's impossible to guarantee that you can be prepared for all possibilities, this course aims to give you sufficient information that you will aware of the risks and to ask the necessary questions or, better still, walk away before it's too late.
What we will show you is that the longer you look at something, the more you will see in it. Just look at our freaky potato (it's real, it was in our boss' kitchen!)
And we do much more - not only is there the issue of being turned into a criminal - there's also the risks of being a simple victim and having your bank account emptied - or worse as some examples show.
So from the origins of dating sites (well over 100 years ago) to catfish (do you know that they use the same science as an F1 driver to help them creep up on victims?) to the multitude of threats arising from criminals taking advantage of the corona-virus, you'll find out that protecting yourself is far more than just saying "no." And a lot more interesting.
This course is non-jurisdictional (i.e. does not refer to the laws of any particular country)
Cost of course: the price shown above includes UK VAT where applicable.
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Course language: English
Pre-requisites:
1. Site registration
2. Quick To Learn More - About and Manual
Pre-existing subject knowledge required: none
Time required: about 1 hour 30 minutes
Subscription expires: 186 days
Age limit: 12 plus
Target age: 12 - 24
Payment method: credit or debit card
Payment Gateway: Stripe
Level: Awareness
Reminder
About this course
Pre-requisite
What is financial crime?
Why does the law treat the victim as a criminal?
What are the most common financial crimes?
The Phisherman's Tale
The amazingly simple trick that's older than you and still works thousands of times every day.
Spear phishing
Catfish: a fresh-water, bottom-feeding fish that gobbles up anything it can.
Spammers' tricks
The Tech Connection: the Dirty (nearly two) Dozen ways that criminals can find you.
Grooming
Sport, entertainment, religion, social media
Threats or bribery
Don't go there....
It's just a small package....
Of pyramids and Ponzis.
Got a computer? Here's your meat.
Pssst. Wanna job?
Money mules. Definately not a cuddly toy.
"I like your smile"
Two sides to every love story
Cashed out cash cards, "the gram" and "snap"
You might think your secret's safe but...
County Lines
Oh, I love him. It must be good, then, right?
Business E-mail Compromise (BEC fraud) / Man in the Middle Attacks
The page you are going to wish you hadn't read and I wish I hadn't written but it's important. Human Trafficking.
Fake computer support
Trust me, I'm an avatar or how coronavirus will help criminals drain your bank account
I'm famous. Give me money
The use of the internet for recruitment of terrorists
Corona Virus CoVid-19 2020 and more - cancelled services and other excuses to get your personal information
And this just in
Home loans and other lending.
Coronavirus CoVid-19 extortion
Coronavirus CoVid-19 and more: fake charities, fundraising, etc.
Crowdfunding
Coronavirus CoVid-19 protection frauds, etc (2020)
Coronavirus CoVid-19 - rapidly evolving cyber threats (2020)
It's not "identity theft" - it's "identity cloning"
Welcome to the club you can never leave.
The internet might say it's safe but it probably isn't.
1. Don't take our word for it!
2. Constantly be aware.
3. If you are in trouble or are feeling a lonely, be careful who you get help from
Thank you.