<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Kid Scams Desk</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/</link><description>Free skin giveaways, fake prize messages and impersonation accounts catch children off guard. Learn the patterns and how to teach them.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Fake Giveaways and Free Currency Links</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/fake-giveaway-scam-kids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kid-scams.pages.dev/fake-giveaway-scam-kids/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A fake giveaway scam kids encounter often promises free gaming currency, exclusive items or a prize in exchange for clicking a link, sharing account details or completing a suspicious task.</description></item><item><title>Impersonation Accounts of Friends and Influencers</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/impersonation-account-scam-teens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kid-scams.pages.dev/impersonation-account-scam-teens/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>An impersonation account scam teens encounter often involves a fake profile pretending to be a friend, gaming contact or social media influencer.</description></item><item><title>Gift Card Requests: A Parent&#39;s Warning List</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/gift-card-scam-teens/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kid-scams.pages.dev/gift-card-scam-teens/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A gift card scam teens encounter often begins with a message pretending to come from a friend, gaming contact, influencer or prize organiser.</description></item><item><title>Teaching the Pause Rule Before Clicking</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/pause-before-clicking-kids/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kid-scams.pages.dev/pause-before-clicking-kids/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Teaching children to pause before clicking means giving them a simple routine: stop, question the message, check who sent it and ask a trusted adult when something feels uncertain.</description></item><item><title>What to Do After Your Child Falls for a Scam</title><link>https://kid-scams.pages.dev/child-fell-for-online-scam/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kid-scams.pages.dev/child-fell-for-online-scam/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>If a child fell for online scam tactics, respond calmly, establish what happened and prioritise protecting any affected accounts, personal information or payment methods.</description></item></channel></rss>