The four tells that appear in almost every fake message, and the one rule that makes the whole thing much simpler.
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Daniel Wong
Taught digital literacy to older adults for six years
Technology writerKota Kinabalu
I taught digital literacy classes for older adults in community centres for six years, and most of what I know came from the questions asked in those rooms. I write at a pace that does not assume you already know the term, I name the buttons you will actually see on screen, and I test devices with my own hands.
Writes about
- Scam awareness
- Accessible devices
- Everyday digital tasks
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