Understand Scams — Youth (Earning)

Before learning any digital security lock or reporting tool, understand the battlefield. Across Southeast Asia, scams succeed by exploiting human emotions like panic, job desperation, or curiosity. This module explains the scam types you are most likely to meet, the states of mind that make anyone vulnerable, the manipulation tactics scammers use, and the channels they attack through.

What you will learn

Recognise the most common scam types in Southeast Asia, including AI-enabled scams.

Explain how emotions such as fear, urgency, and hope affect decisions.

Identify the manipulation tactics scammers use to pressure their targets.

Name the attack channels scammers use to reach people.

Chapters

Introduction

Scam Types

State of Mind

Manipulation Tactics

Attack Channels

Activities

This curriculum was developed by Internet Society (ISOC) and enhanced by Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) jointly with the ASEAN Foundation, with support from Google.org. Used under license.