Kiddofin bedtimestories: Beware

Kiddofin bedtimestories: Beware

KIDDOFIN In the bustling city of Mumbai, there lived a boy named Rohan who loved exploring the internet. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meena, always taught him to be careful online, but one day, Rohan encountered something that tested his understanding of online safety.

One afternoon, while browsing his favorite game website, Rohan saw a pop-up ad that said, "Win a Free Smartphone! Just Click Here!" Excited at the prospect of winning a new gadget, he clicked the link without thinking twice.

As soon as he clicked, the website asked for his personal details, including his home address and his parents' bank account information. Rohan remembered his parents’ advice about being cautious with personal information, so he ran to his mother to tell her about the amazing offer.

"Mom, I found a website that says I can win a free smartphone! They just need some information," Rohan exclaimed.

Mrs. Meena’s face grew serious. "Rohan, I’m glad you came to me. This sounds like a scam."

Rohan was confused. "But Mom, how can it be a scam? They’re giving away a free phone!"

Mrs. Meena sat down with Rohan and explained, "Scammers often use exciting offers to trick people into giving away their personal information. They can use this information to steal money or even our identity. Let me show you how to recognize and avoid such scams."

Mrs. Meena continued, "First, always be skeptical of offers that seem too good to be true. Genuine companies usually don’t ask for personal details in exchange for prizes. Second, look for signs like poor website design, grammar mistakes, and unprofessional emails. Lastly, never share your personal or financial information unless you are absolutely sure it’s safe."

To help Rohan understand better, Mrs. Meena showed him how to search for reviews of the website. They found several warnings from other people who had been scammed by the same offer.

"See, Rohan? It’s important to verify the credibility of a website before sharing any information," Mrs. Meena said.

Rohan nodded, realizing how close he came to falling for a scam. "Thank you, Mom. I understand now. I’ll always check with you or Dad before giving out any personal information online."

Mrs. Meena smiled, "That’s my smart boy. Remember, staying safe online is just as important as staying safe in the real world."

From that day on, Rohan was much more careful while surfing the internet. He became a vigilant protector of his personal information, and even taught his friends about online safety, making sure they understood the risks and how to avoid them.

"Besides being cautious about sharing personal information, it's crucial to have antivirus and anti-malware software installed on your devices," Mr. Meena explained. "These programs help protect your computer from harmful viruses and malicious software that can steal your information or damage your files."McAfee Avira (Part of Gen?)Kaspersky Avast Norton

Moral of the Story

Always be cautious of online offers that seem too good to be true. Protect your personal and financial information, and verify the credibility of websites before sharing any details. Online safety is crucial in today’s digital world. #story #bedtimestores #Best antivirus #onlinesafety #topbedtimestories # Storiesforkids


Ahana Bhattacharjee

Educator | Founder @ Qrius Pencil | Deloitte | IIM Trichy

7 个月

Mangaiyarkarasi Manoharan This is a great way to teach children about cyber crimes!

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