Charlie is a popular secondary school student who has become friendly with a stranger online – Jordan. Jordan shares a lot of the same interests as Charlie, and the two have become close, despite never having met in person.
Charlie is a popular secondary school student. They enjoy sharing moments of their life on social media, including photos, videos, and updates about their daily activities. One day, Charlie receives a friend request from Jordan, who appears to be a mutual friend of some of their classmates. Charlie, thinking nothing of it, accepts the request.
Jordan begins to interact with Charlie frequently, liking all their posts and commenting on their photos. They start chatting through direct messages, sharing interests and hobbies. Over time, Charlie feels comfortable with Jordan and considers him a friend, despite never meeting him in person.
Competences addressed
| Knowledge | Skills | Attitudes |
| Factual knowledge of the concept of online blackmail, different forms of it and other scams used by the blackmailers. | Ability to recognise online blackmail threats. | Awareness of being protective of your personal information online. |
| Factual knowledge about the laws and regulations around online blackmail and the consequences. | Understanding and applying relevant privacy settings to one’s accounts and devices. | Awareness of the importance of feeling empathy towards victims who have been blackmailed. |
| Understanding how one can protect their personal information online. | Analysing the blackmailing situation and understanding how to respond appropriately. | Willingness to act on behalf of the person who has become a blackmailing victim. |
