Romance scams
Romance scammers are good at what they do and can spend months building up trust before they start to ask for sums of money. There’s no fail-proof way to identify a romance scam, but there are signs to look out for.
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Sextortion Scams
Webcam blackmail has evolved as a new way to demand money after video chat sessions are recorded and threats made to publish recordings online
How to record digital evidence
If you are the target of online bullying, abuse, harassment or criminal behaviour, you may want to capture digital evidence of what’s been going on. While it may seem like deleting the content is the quickest solution, it may be useful to ask Netsafe or a law enforcement agency for advice first. Get our advice on…
TikTok: Advice for Parents
TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media apps. It is a platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. We’ve put together our top tips to help you and your child safely navigate some of the online challenges. Advice for parents What are some of the online safety challenges? TikTok accounts are public…
Privacy on Instagram
To help you with your privacy on Instagram, we’ve put together a few things to think about. Instagram provides privacy setting options, so that people have control over who can see the information they put on the platform. You can find more information about privacy, security and safety on Instagram’s online help centre. PRIVACY ON INSTAGRAM…
Shopping online safely
There are so many conveniences to shopping online, but you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving out. The last thing anyone wants is a dud deal, products that never show up, or credit card details in the wrong hands. With a bit of know-how and planning,…
How to use privacy settings on social networks
Learn how to change the privacy settings on some of the leading social networks to control who can see what you post.
Demystifying fake news
A lot of what people see or read online is true, but sometimes it is deliberately published to misinform or deceive readers. When it has been published this way, it is more commonly known as fake news. We’ve put some tips together to help you figure out what’s real and what’s fake. COVID-19 fact checking…
Top tips for older people
Digital technology is playing a growing role in the lives of older people. It’s important for anyone embracing the opportunities available online to adopt safe behaviours along the way. We’ve explained some of the simple things people can do to keep their online experience safer and more enjoyable. WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR OLDER PEOPLE…
Helping a friend being bullied
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do to when you see someone being bullied online. We’ve written our tips on how to be an upstander online. 1. Reach out Bullying is isolating. Reach out in person or through an online message and ask if they’re okay. This is important as it can let the…