Cyber Security and Safety
Protecting students, staff, and families online is more important than ever. Scammers use emails, text messages, fake websites, social media, and phone calls to trick people into sharing passwords, money, or personal information.
This flyer and the resources below provide trusted guidance, training, and tools to help everyone in the Caswell County Schools community stay safe online
Common Online Threats to Watch For:
Phishing Emails & Fake Login Requests
Scammers may pretend to be:
- School staff
- Technology support
- Banks or payment companies
- Delivery services
- Government agencies
They often ask users to:
- “Confirm your password”
- Click suspicious links
- Open unexpected attachments
- Verify payment information
Remember:
Caswell County Schools will never ask you to send passwords through email or text.
Fake Payments & Refund Scams
Be cautious if someone:
- Requests payment with gift cards, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or wire transfers
- Claims you owe money immediately
- Offers a refund but asks for banking information
- Sends “accidental payments” and asks for money back
Always verify requests directly with the organization.
Free Offers, Giveaways, & Prize Scams
If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Scammers often use:
- Free electronics offers
- Fake scholarships
- Gift card giveaways
- “Limited-time” school supply promotions
These scams often collect personal information or payment details.
Phone Call & Text Message Scams
Do not trust unexpected calls or texts asking for:
- Passwords
- Student information
- Social Security numbers
- Banking information
- Immediate payments
Never click suspicious text links.
Safety Tips for Everyone:
✅ Use strong, unique passwords
✅ Enable multi-factor authentication when available
✅ Think before clicking links or attachments
✅ Verify email addresses carefully
✅ Keep devices updated
✅ Report suspicious messages immediately
✅ Talk with students about online safety regularly
Trusted Cyber Safety Resources:
Family & Student Internet Safety
- CISA – Shields Up: Guidance for Families
Practical tips for families to protect devices and online accounts. - Internet Safety 101
Parent-friendly online safety education and awareness resources. - ConnectSafely Parent Guides
Easy-to-understand guides for social media apps, gaming, privacy, and cyber safety. - Common Sense Media – Digital Citizenship Resources
Excellent resources for students, parents, and teachers. - Be Internet Awesome by Google
Interactive online safety learning activities for students and families.
School & Student Privacy
- Protecting Student Privacy
Resources from the U.S. Department of Education about student data privacy. - SchoolSafety.gov – Cybersecurity Resources
Cybersecurity best practices for schools and educational communities.
Reporting & Cybersecurity Help
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Report online scams, fraud, phishing attempts, and cybercrime. - Federal Trade Commission Scam Alerts
Current scam alerts and advice for avoiding fraud. - CyberTipline – National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Report online exploitation or concerning online behavior involving minors.
Need Help?
If you believe you received a suspicious email, message, or phone call:
- Do not respond
- Do not click links
- Do not send personal information
- Contact the School Administration, a Teacher or a school official or the Caswell County Schools IT Department immediately.