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Safer Internet Day 2025

Joel Mawhinney and Maddie Moate dive into the virtual world of Scam Smashers, an online game where you must outsmart the scammers and keep your personal information safe!

Help Joel Mawhinney and Maddie Moate play Scam Smashers in this online safety lesson for Safer Internet Day.

Players must complete a series of curriculum-linked activities to make it safely to the end of the game.
Can we spot the scams and outsmart the digital tricksters to protect our personal information?

Players will take on three thrilling levels:

Level 1: Tutorial - What makes a scam a scam? Find out how to spot, avoid and report them.

Level 2: Phishing - Ever received a suspicious message or email? It might be a scammer trying to steal your personal information! Learn how to spot the bait.

Level 3: Passwords - Unlock the recipe to craft strong unique passwords that will keep your online accounts safe from hackers.

Along the way, Newsround presenter Emma-Louise Amanshia and Game on Grandparents host Jules Hardy are on hand with top tips and simple strategies to stay safe online.

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28 minutes

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