Requirement
9. Online crime and you
Required
Discuss (a) avoiding being the victim of online crimes; (b) common online financial scams; (c) effective online security; (d) identity theft and preventing it; (e) how criminals use social media to target victims; (f) how bullying, texting and sharing photos can become crimes.
Where this step comes from
- Crime Prevention Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2026-01-27), Requirement 9 · Lists six topics to discuss, (a) to (f), which are summarized in this step.