Phishing Patrol

In this worksheet, students read four emails and determine whether each message is legitimate or a scam/phishing attempt. They are instructed to underline or circle clues such as suspicious tone, spelling errors, sender inconsistencies, unrealistic promises, or urgency tactics. After analyzing each message, students label it as “Scam” or “Legit” and identify the evidence that helped them decide. This activity develops critical digital literacy skills, helping students recognize online fraud and stay safe while communicating electronically. It also strengthens their ability to evaluate the credibility of written information.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Media Literacy – Identifying Online Scams and Phishing Attempts

English Language Arts – Evaluating Credibility and Source Reliability

Digital Citizenship – Safe and Responsible Communication

Critical Thinking – Using Text Clues to Make Judgments

This worksheet is part of our reading emails worksheets collection.