Digital Consumer Skills
📋 What it is
A smart digital consumer spots scams, compares online prices, protects their info and avoids manipulative design.
🗣️ Coach says
Online, the tricks get sneakier: fake “only 2 left!” timers, hidden fees at checkout, apps nudging you to spend. A smart digital consumer slows down, checks reviews and the real total, and guards their personal info.
🧠 Memory hook
Spot the trick, check the real total, guard your info.
😂 Giggle
I asked the ATM for financial advice.
It just said, "Insufficient funds."
😲 Whoa!
Those “only 3 left!” and countdown timers online are often fake, designed to rush you into buying.
✅ Quick check: You see “Hurry — only 2 left, offer ends in 5 min!” online. What’s the smart move?
Say your answer out loud first — then reveal.
Slow down — these urgency messages are often fake pressure tactics; check the real price, reviews, and total before deciding.
Recognising manipulative design protects money and choices online.
🧪 Try it! (2 minutes)
Find one online “deal” trick (fake timer, hidden fee) and describe how a smart shopper handles it.