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Recognising Trustworthy Content Online
26 November 2025
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It’s important to stay curious and ask questions, because misinformation can change how we see ourselves and the world around us, and that can lead...
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Reporting Online Concerns
7 October 2025
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Reporting online concerns is important because it helps keep the internet safer for everyone. When you report harmful content, scams, fake accounts, or inappropriate adverts,...
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What is Smishing and Vishing?
16 September 2025
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Phishing isn’t limited to emails and fake websites; it also extends to text messages and phone calls. Smishing (SMS phishing) is a type of scam...
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DWP Issues Urgent Warning to ‘Beware’ of New Energy Bill Text Scam!
13 June 2025
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The benefits office has issued an official warning on the 6 June 2025 about an energy bill support scheme text scam. In a new post...
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Say hello to dAIsy – O2’s AI Granny who is tasked with wasting scammers’ time
10 April 2025
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We all know online scams can be a nightmare when they actually work, nobody wants to deal with the fallout of stolen personal info. But...
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Safer Internet Day 2025 – Socially Engineered Scams Presentation [Protected]
4 March 2025
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On the 11 February 2025 it was “Safer Internet Day”. This is coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, the day sees thousands...
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Tips for Secure Passwords
3 March 2025
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8 Key Facts About Passwords 64% of individuals have passwords averaging 8 to 11 characters in length. On average, an individual has about 100 account...
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How to register for Learn My Way
3 March 2025
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Learn My Way has FREE learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected. It includes training on online safety topics such as: To...
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What is SIM Swap Fraud?
7 February 2025
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SIM swap fraud might sound like something out of a spy movie, but it’s actually a common scam that anyone with a phone number could...
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What are Quick Response (QR) Code Scams? (Quishing)
7 February 2025
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QR code scams involve scammers hiding harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information. Scammers may cover up QR codes on parking meters with...
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