Raising your teen to be safe online
Young people still need some guidance from adults, so they know how to get help if they need it. We’ve created this interactive tool to help you work out what you should think about talking to them about.
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Tech support scam
Cold calling computer technicians have plagued Kiwis with their efforts to gain remote access to computers and steal online banking logins, personal data and more
Common online scams
Online Scams That You Should Be Aware Of: 1. Cold calling scams While not technically an online scam, cold-calling scams are still one of the most reported scams we receive. Cold calling scams are run by scammers who contact you on your home phone. They may be trying to sell you a fake product or…
Bring Your Own Device
Bring your own device (BYOD) is becoming more common in schools which means kids are using devices at school and at home. It’s important to teach them good habits from the beginning so if you’re thinking about giving your child a device or introducing them in the classroom, now’s the time to check out our…
Fake invoice scams
Fake invoice scams happen when a scammer tries to get an individual or business to pay a fake invoice such as a debt collection notice or a general business invoice. This may be for a product or service that has never been requested or received, or it could be for a payment they are expecting…
Unsolicited goods
We often receive reports of people receiving unsolicited goods. These are goods they haven’t ordered, and the company that sent them is demanding payment for the product. How does it work? The company has acquired personal details about a person (e.g. name, email and mailing address) and has sent a product to them they haven’t…
Government grant scams
One of the scams reported often to us is government grant scams. These scammers are pretending to be from a trusted and legitimate organisation to make their scam seem more genuine. If you have been targeted by a grant scam, you can report it by completing an online report form or by emailing [email protected] How…
Unwanted subscriptions and trials
We often receive reports of people being signed up to unwanted subscriptions and trials. Find out how it happens, and what you can do about it.
Travel scratch & win cards
Malaysian travel scratch and win cards have been delivered to mailboxes around the country, often from travel companies based in Malaysia. Unfortunately this is a common scam that we explain for you here. If you open up the envelope you’ll find a glossy brochure and two scratch and win cards (see picture). Rub off the…
Email hacking
NetSafe routinely takes reports of email accounts being compromised and used to send spam or scam emails. Learn the simple steps to secure your account from hackers