👋 Welcome to Flagged Open¶
Flagged Open is a free, practical guide to spotting social engineering and understanding how trust gets twisted online.
It’s built for curious humans — individuals, small business owners, team leaders — who’d rather learn the tricks before they’re
the target.
🚩 What you’ll find here¶
Two main learning paths — each written in plain English, no security-industry jargon.
🧍 For Individuals¶
Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your mates from the everyday cons:
- Spotting red flags in messages, emails and calls
- Avoiding scams on social media and marketplace apps
- Using passwords and MFA that actually work
- Understanding deepfakes, AI scams, and modern hoaxes
🧑💼 For Business Leaders¶
Build a security-aware culture without killing morale:
- How to communicate risk without the eye-rolls
- Running fun awareness sessions that actually stick
- Encouraging reporting without blame
- Leading by example when something goes wrong
🎯 How to use this site¶
Start wherever you like — these pages are short, funny where possible, and designed to make you nod and go “ahhh that’s why that works.” Every lesson includes real-world examples, short videos, and simple actions you can take right away.
Quick tip
Bookmark this site. Share it with your team. Talk about it at work. The more eyes on the red flags, the fewer people get burn
ed.¶
❤️ About Flagged¶
Flagged Open is part of the Flagged Project — a community-driven effort to help Aussies and organisations stay scam-smart.
It’s 100% open, free to remix, and proudly written in a human voice.