Scam Ready ASEAN Encourages Students to Be More Critical Before Trusting Digital Information

The importance of vigilance conveyed by Mr. Agus Naryoso was then discussed further in a material session led by Aidil Wicaksono. He reminded the audience that a person does not need a particular background or level of technological understanding to become a target of fraud. Scam tactics can be packaged in convincing forms, so the public needs to be careful before trusting information or offers they receive.

“Anyone can become a victim of digital fraud. No scam truly benefits its victim. Offers that look attractive or promise assistance still need to be examined carefully. Get into the habit of recognizing, understanding, and pausing before making a decision. Verify the information we receive, check its source, and make sure of its accuracy before acting,” explained Aidil.

Aidil invited participants to recognize scam tactics, understand the information they receive, and pause before making a decision. Simple steps such as checking the source of information, confirming the identity of the party contacting them, and verifying offers through official channels can help a person avoid hasty decisions.

The message was reinforced through the introduction of Scam Tactic Lab, an educational game from Kaizen Collaborative Impact that gives participants the opportunity to recognize various scam tactics interactively (https://s.id/scamtacticslab). Students were also invited to try the game after the event, with the opportunity to receive merchandise from Kaizen Collaborative Impact and Google in accordance with the activity's terms.

In this activity, the message of collaboration was also reflected through the tagline “Jaga Sama-Sama, Aman Sama-Sama”. This spirit emphasizes that maintaining digital safety is not only an individual responsibility but a shared effort that requires the care and participation of various parties.

Through Scam Ready ASEAN, Kaizen Collaborative Impact together with the ASEAN Foundation and Google.org encourages students and the wider community to build safer digital habits. By building the habit of recognizing, understanding, and verifying information before acting, students are expected to protect themselves while also sharing this knowledge with their families and surrounding communities.