www.digital-harmony.eu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project Number: 101195789 — ERASMUS-EDU-2024-POL-EXP-DIGITAL Digital Harmony WP3 – Module 5 Handbook with Digital Harmony Interactive Activities Name: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________ Activity 1: The Detective’s Sorting Room – Emotional Red Flags (15’) Goal: Identify the emotional triggers scammers use to bypass technical security. The Challenge: Scammers often target human emotions like fear, urgency, or pressure to make us act without thinking. Read the scenarios below and write the Primary Emotion the sender is trying to trigger. • Choices: Urgency/Fear, Curiosity/Excitement, Family Concern/Worry. 7. Scenario: An email states your pension has been blocked and you must "verify identity immediately" or the account will close. o Your Answer: _______________________________________ 8. Scenario: A WhatsApp message from an unknown number says: "Grandma, I’ve had an accident and need money quickly. Please don't tell Mum". o Your Answer: _______________________________________ 9. Scenario: A pop-up notification appears saying: "Congratulations! You have won an exclusive prize. Click here to claim it now". o Your Answer: _______________________________________ Activity 2: Decoding the Screen – Spot the Fake (15’) Goal: Develop pattern recognition to distinguish genuine platforms from fraudulent imitations. The Challenge: When looking at a login page or official website, ask yourself these three "GutCheck" questions. 3. Does the web address (URL) look slightly incorrect or have spelling errors? Yes / No: __________________________________________________________________________ 4. Is the security padlock symbol missing from the address bar? Yes / No: __________________________________________________________________________ 5. Is the language used threatening or creating unnecessary pressure? Yes / No __________________________________________________________________________
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