COMMUNITY ESSENTIAL • ADULTS & PARENTSZero Technical Jargon
Smartphone Mastery & Scam Defense.
Designed with patience and respect for parents, seniors, and non-technical adults across Sri Lanka. No complicated English or confusing technical jargon, just practical, everyday steps to use your smartphone and online banking safely in Sinhala and English.
DURATION
6 Weeks (Evening Sessions)
MEDIUM
Sinhala & English
PREREQUISITES
None Required
PACE
Step-by-Step Guided
PRACTICAL LIFE PROTECTION
Protecting Your Family & Hard-Earned Savings.
Every week in Sri Lanka, hundreds of citizens lose WhatsApp accounts or bank funds to simple social engineering tricks. We inoculate you against all of them.
Smartphone Confidence & Essential Controls
Taking control of your smartphone without fear or anxiety.
- Demystifying settings: Wi-Fi, Mobile Data, Bluetooth, and Location permissions
- Managing phone memory: Safely cleaning clutter, photos, and freeing up storage
- Official App Stores: Distinguishing genuine verified apps from dangerous malware clones
- Screen locks & biometric security: Setting up fingerprint, face unlock, and safe PINs
Safe Banking & Digital Payments
Using mobile banking apps with absolute security and total peace of mind.
- How Sri Lankan banking apps work (FriMi, Genie, Commercial Bank Q+, BOC SmartPay, etc.)
- The Sacred OTP Rule: What a One-Time Password is and why banks NEVER ask for it
- Setting up instant SMS & push notifications for every single debit and credit
- Daily spending limits: How to protect your primary savings account from unauthorized debits
Defeating Sri Lankan Cyber Scams
Spotting and defusing real-world social engineering traps before any money is lost.
- WhatsApp Account Takeover: How scammers use SMS codes and how to lock your WhatsApp with a PIN
- The 'Urgent Relative in Need' trap: Why you must call their SIM number before sending money
- Predatory loan apps: Recognizing illegal apps that blackmail your contacts
- Emergency hotlines: Immediate reporting to Sri Lanka CERT (101) and Police Cyber Unit (1938)
What You Will Achieve After 6 Weeks:
Operate modern smartphones, banking apps, and online services with zero fear
Never fall victim to WhatsApp hijacking or fake SMS verification requests
Instantly recognize phishing phone calls claiming to be from your bank or lottery companies
Protect your children and family members from online financial extortion
Confidently help fellow family members and neighbors navigate digital tools safely
RESPECTFUL & PATIENT GUIDANCE
Enroll Yourself or Your Parents Today.
Every question is welcomed with respect. We practice directly on your phone step-by-step so you never feel left behind.
Step-by-step Sinhala & English visual guides included
Emergency scam-check helpline access for enrolled families