Assignment - Infographics - 123

Objective

Create a decision-tree flowchart in Canva that helps someone check whether a message, email, or phone call they have received is likely a scam.

Instructions

Flowchart Structure

Start with a single entry point: “You received a message, email, or call.”

Then walk through this series of Yes/No checks:

Check 1: Is it from an unknown sender or a number you do not recognize?

• Yes → Caution flag: do not engage until you have checked further.
• No → Continue, but stay alert.

Check 2: Does it ask for personal information - your password, OTP, CNIC number, or bank account details?

• Yes → STOP. This is almost certainly a scam. No bank or government organization asks for passwords or OTPs by message or call.
• No → Continue.

Check 3: Does it promise money, a prize, a job, or something that sounds too good to be true?

• Yes → STOP. This is a common scam pattern. Do not click any link.
• No → Continue.

Check 4: Does it create a sense of urgency? (“Act now,” “Your account will be closed,” “Last chance”)

• Yes → Caution. Scammers use urgency to stop you from thinking clearly.
• No → Continue.

Check 5: Does the link or email address contain spelling errors or look slightly wrong? (e.g., “paypa1.com” instead of “paypal.com”)

• Yes → STOP. Do not click the link.
• No → The message is probably genuine, but you can always call the organization directly to verify.

Final Outcome Boxes:

• STOP: Do not reply. Do not click any link. Block the sender. Screenshot and report to a trusted adult or cybercrime authority.
• PROCEED WITH CAUTION: Verify by calling the organization directly using a number from their official website, not one given in the message.

Common Scam Types to Mention

Add a small reference box listing common scams in Pakistan:

• Bank impersonation calls asking for OTP
• WhatsApp messages claiming you have won a prize
• Fake job offers asking for a registration fee
• “Your SIM will be blocked” SMS from unknown numbers

Design in Canva

• Diamond shapes for each Yes/No decision.
• Red boxes for STOP outcomes, green for PROCEED.
• Arrows clearly labeled Yes and No.
• The reference box for common scam types in a separate panel.

Required Elements

• At least 5 decision checks.
• Clear STOP and PROCEED outcomes with instructions.
• Common scam types reference box.
• Title: “Is This a Scam? A Decision Guide.”