'new number' family texts

Mama Sharkley Comes to Visit

Sharkley's mum is coming to visit, and she thinks he runs a bakery. So on the same day, Sharkley sends 'Hi Mum, new number' texts to every mum in the Reef, including his own.

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Today's rule: New number? Call the old one.

What kids learn

"New number" texts asking for money are a trick
Call the old number, or ask in person
Never send money or codes without checking

Quiz time

Can you get them all?

Hi Mum, new number, send money, don't call." What should Mum do?

A friend's "new number" asks you for a gift card code. What do you do?

Play the game

📞 Who’s Really Calling?

Voices can be copied. Code words can’t. What would you do?

For parents & teachers

Talk about it together

Agree that any 'new number' message asking for money or codes gets checked by calling the old number.
Show your child how this scam looks, and agree they'll show you if a 'friend' asks for gift cards or codes.
Consider a family code word for urgent requests.
Report the message and delete it.