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🛡 Stay safe online — calmly
Safe Internet & Money
The online world tries lots of tricks with money. Scams, fake giveaways, subscription traps, in-app purchases. This section teaches kids the patterns — without scaring them.
“The internet isn't scary. But some bits of it are tricky on purpose. Once you spot the pattern, you stop falling for it.” — Byte
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The 6 universal red flags
If you see ANY of these, slow down and ask a grown-up. Real opportunities don't need any of these tricks.
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Free stuff that needs payment
If you have to 'pay shipping' to claim something free — it's not really free.
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Asking for passwords
No real service ever needs your password by email or DM.
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Guaranteed money
'Send me €10, I'll send you €100.' This NEVER works. Always a scam.
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Strangers in your DMs
Adults asking kids personal questions online = stop and tell a grown-up.
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'You won!'
You can't win a competition you never entered. Delete the message.
Tools to practice
Hosted by Byte
🕵️Digital Money Detective
Five online traps — fake free coins, crypto hype, free-trial sub traps, password sharing. Spot the smart move.
Try it →
Hosted by Byte
🚨Scam Spotter Quiz
Eight real-feeling messages — DMs, emails, pop-ups, ads. Spot which ones are scams.
Try it →
Hosted by Byte
📅Subscription Trap Checker
Enter your subscriptions. See the yearly cost — and what it could become if invested instead.
Try it →
Hosted by Tally
🎁Fake Giveaway Detector
Tap the red flags on a fake giveaway. Compare with a real one. Train your eye.
Try it →
Hosted by Goldie
🎮In-App Purchase Awareness
Goldie's field guide: 6 patterns games use to nudge spending — and how to spot them.
Try it →
Hosted by Goldie
💳Buy Now, Pay Later — Explained
Klarna, Riverty, in3. Interactive scenario: see what missing one payment costs.
Try it →
🦉 The grown-up rule
When in doubt, ask
Even adults fall for online tricks. The smartest move is the same at every age: when something feels off, pause and ask someone you trust. There's no shame in asking — there's shame in pretending you knew.
⚠️ Educational only · If you spot a real scam, report it to a grown-up and to the platform