People in New Zealand are losing millions of dollars to scammers each year – and this is just the figures reported to Netsafe so the actual figure is likely much higher. There are often similar characteristics to most scams so we’ve put our advice together to help you. Netsafe’s Guide to Scam Spotting An online scam…
If you’re experiencing online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your colour, race, ethnicity or nationality, we have a free and confidential service to help. We can also explain how the Harmful Digital Communications Act (HDCA) may apply to you. If you’re concerned about the immediate safety of you or someone else, please call 111….
There are many legitimate competitions on social media, but unfortunately scammers try to take advantage of their popularity. These scams can spread quickly and reach a lot of people in a short period of time before they are identified and shut down. We’ve put some information together about what they are and how to avoid…
Sometimes the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child is captured and circulated as child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This Child Sexual Abuse Material is also called CSAM and it is classified as objectionable content in New Zealand. Learn more about CSAM, the legislation and what action you should take if you find this type…
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How to report online child sexual exploitationNetsafe is proud to announce that Sean Lyons, our Director of Education & Engagement, has been voted back on to the Board of INHOPE, the umbrella organisation uniting a network of 48 hotlines tackling child sexual abuse imagery online and child sexual exploitation around the world. This comes at…
Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS) equips young people with the knowledge and skills to spark discussion, plan initiatives, lead activities and enact positive change around the online safety issues that affect them. The YAS are passionate young people aged between 14-20 who are driven to become online safety role models within their peer groups, schools…
We’ve put together the top things to consider to help you with your privacy on Facebook. Facebook provides privacy setting options, so that people have control over who can see the information they put on Facebook. You can find more information about privacy, security and safety on Facebook’s online help centre. PRIVACY ON FACEBOOK Your name: The…
It is now so easy to compare prices and book your travel online. From time to time we do come across instances of people taking advantage of others with travel accommodation/holiday booking scams. And it’s not just those who aren’t very tech-savvy getting caught out – it’s people of all ages and backgrounds. Fortunately, there…
Social media websites lets people connect with people, organise groups and events, and find news and information. As most platforms offer their service for free they look to make money another way – normally via ads. Here we explain how social media companies generate revenue and what it means for users. How do social media…
