# Kid Scams Desk
> Free skin giveaways, fake prize messages and impersonation accounts catch children off guard. Learn the patterns and how to teach them.

## Guides
- [Fake Giveaways and Free Currency Links](https://kid-scams.pages.dev/fake-giveaway-scam-kids/): 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.
- [Impersonation Accounts of Friends and Influencers](https://kid-scams.pages.dev/impersonation-account-scam-teens/): An impersonation account scam teens encounter often involves a fake profile pretending to be a friend, gaming contact or social media influencer.
- [Gift Card Requests: A Parent's Warning List](https://kid-scams.pages.dev/gift-card-scam-teens/): A gift card scam teens encounter often begins with a message pretending to come from a friend, gaming contact, influencer or prize organiser.
- [Teaching the Pause Rule Before Clicking](https://kid-scams.pages.dev/pause-before-clicking-kids/): 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.
- [What to Do After Your Child Falls for a Scam](https://kid-scams.pages.dev/child-fell-for-online-scam/): If a child fell for online scam tactics, respond calmly, establish what happened and prioritise protecting any affected accounts, personal information or.

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