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Think Before You Click: Jamie’s Guide to Outsmarting Online Scams


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Learn to spot online scams with Jamie’s 3 Rules of Internet Safety and 25+ real-world examples, so you can slow down, think clearly, & click with confidence.

Course Description

Every day, we use the internet to check email, browse websites, manage accounts, download files, connect with friends, and get work done.
Most of the time, everything works just fine. But every once in a while, something pops up that makes you pause: a strange email, a warning message, a suspicious link, a fake support alert, or a message that feels just a little too urgent.
That’s where this class comes in.
In Think Before You Click: Jamie’s Guide to Outsmarting Online Scams, expert instructor Jamie “jMac” Pollock will help you build a practical, thoughtful approach to online safety. Instead of relying on fear or complicated tech talk, Jamie will show you how to slow down, look for clues, ask better questions, and make smarter decisions when something online feels off.
Using Jamie’s 3 Rules of Internet Safety, you’ll learn how to recognize common scam tactics and understand what scammers are trying to get you to do. You’ll also see 25+ real-world examples of scams Jamie has personally witnessed and helped clients handle, including phishing emails, fake support pop-ups, suspicious links, malware tricks, social media scams, romance scams, and more.
This class is designed especially for everyday Mac and Apple users who want to feel more confident online. You don’t need to be tech-savvy, and you don’t need to memorize a bunch of complicated security terms. Jamie will walk you through practical situations in a clear, friendly way so you can better understand what’s happening, what red flags to watch for, and what steps to take next.
The goal isn’t to make you scared of using the internet. It’s to help you feel prepared.
By the end of this class, you’ll have a better sense of how online scams work, how to think through suspicious situations, and how to protect yourself, your information, your devices, and your peace of mind. Learn how to pause, think clearly, and outsmart online scams before you click.

 

 

Take action to protect yourself online before it’s too late.

 

 

Q: Why is internet safety important?

A: Internet safety is important because it helps to prevent identity theft, cyber attacks, online scams, and other online threats that can harm individuals or organizations.

 

Q: What are some common online threats?

A: Some common online threats include phishing scams, malware attacks, ransomware, romance scams, identity theft, social media scams, & fake support pop-ups

 

Q: What can I expect to learn from this class?

A: You can expect to learn about internet security threats, techniques for staying safe online, and best practices for protecting your online privacy.

 

Q: Can following these tips guarantee complete safety online?

A: Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to completely eliminate all risks associated with using the internet. However, following these tips can greatly reduce the likelihood of falling victim to a cyberattack or online scam.

 

By enrolling in any LIVE class by Royalwise, you'll receive a recording of that class as a free bonus so you can pause, rewind, watch, & rewatch at your own pace until you've mastered the lessons in each course.

Each Royalwise class is recorded live, & an edited copy is published to the course page within two weeks of the recording date. A notification will be sent to you within your OWLS portal once the recording is available.

While you wait, be sure to complete any of the quizzes or questionnaires, download any notes or handouts that you may have missed before class, & get any remaining questions answered in the class discussions forum.

 

Instructional Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Course Length

1 hour

What You’ll Learn 

  • The difference between viruses and malware
  • Do you need antivirus software?
  • How to recognize fake emails
  • How to recognize fake support websites
  • Which security threats are real, and which are hype
  • What to do if you receive an email you’re not sure about

Who should take this class?

  • Everyone who surfs the web for information or entertainment.

 

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Watch it again later

You'll have lifetime access to the on-demand course including all handouts and class material. You'll also be able to ask questions in the Q&A forum and get answers, even years later. You can pause, rewind, speed up, and watch again and again as you apply what you learn to each situation as it crops up.

 

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Course Updated: April 2025

Course Page Updated: May 2026

Here is the course outline:

1. How to Join the Live Class Zoom

Click the link below for instructions on how to join the live zoom

1 section
How to connect to the Zoom webinar

2. Download the Handout

Download the handout that goes with the course.

3 sections
Download the handout here
Don't Get Scammed Slide Deck (2025)
Class Handout (2024)

3. Watch the Videos: Don't Get Scammed- Jamie's Online Safety Guide 2025

Arm yourself with knowledge! Let’s have a frank discussion about internet safety & what you can do to protect yourself from modern-day cyber criminals using “Jamie’s 3 Rules of Internet Safety”.

8 sections
Intro and Agenda
Rule #1: Know Your Source
Know the Difference: Hacked vs Spoofed
Rule # 2: Be the Instigator
Scammer Payback Resource
Rule #3: Don't Do Anything!
Safari Browser Extensions and Notifications
Wifi: Public vs Private

4. Watch the Videos: Don't Get Scammed: Jamie's Internet Safety Guide (2024)

Take this class BEFORE you need it! Arm yourself with knowledge! Let’s have a frank discussion about internet safety & what you can do to protect yourself from modern-day cyber criminals while browsing online.

7 sections
Intro and Agenda
Jamie's 3 Rules of Internet Safety
Website Scams: Fake Pop-Ups
Email Scams
Safari Extensions and Notifications
Text Messages Scams
Wifi: Public vs Private

5. Watch the Videos: Stay Safe Online: Tips for Internet Safety (2023)

Arm yourself with knowledge! Let’s have a frank discussion about internet safety & what you can do to protect yourself from modern-day cyber criminals while browsing online.

6 sections
Jamie's 3 rules for Internet Safety
Protecting Yourself from Malware: Know Your Source
Look for Encryption: Is this website safe?
Fake Emails: Phishing Scams
Pop Up Alerts: Most of them are fake! How to Make the pop up go away.
Fake Phone Calls: Be the instigator!

6. Take the Participation Quiz

Take this quiz to demonstrate your mastery of the material. Pass the quiz with an 80% or higher to complete the Course, earn your Certificate, and win points!

1 section
Participation Quiz
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