Recognising fake news and online scams (06V17CL/18)

What are you doing to keep learners safe?

The safety of our learners and staff is our top priority and we’ve made some big changes to our centres, from socially-distanced training rooms to staggered start times. Although things will look different, our staff will be as friendly and helpful as ever and we’re really excited to welcome learners back.

If you’re concerned about visiting one of our centres, please get in touch so we can discuss it with you.

What do I need to join the course?

This course is best suited to people who use computers and the Internet regularly and are confident with using email, social media and/or online shopping.

What do I need to bring with me to the first session?

A notebook and pen. Please feel free to bring any examples of emails, texts or social media stories that you have come across, which have raised your suspicions. If you prefer to use your own device, (laptop, tablet or smartphone) this is fine. We have free wifi in all our classrooms.

How will I be taught?

This course will be delivered by an experienced tutor in one of our computer suites. The sessions will include demonstrations as well as group activities and individual exercises.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• clues that will identify a hoax/scam
• methods for checking the validity of a story, email or text
• what to do if you receive a scam message
• how to avoid spreading hoax stories.

What could I do next?

You could choose another course from our range of IT themes, such as: E-safety, Online shopping or Filling in online forms. You may also want to continue learning computer and digital skills by attending our improve your computer and digital skills course, where you can choose from a range of accredited or non-accredited options, or enrol on a European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) course..

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.