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Recognising Trustworthy Content Online

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

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?

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!

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

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]

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

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

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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New Scams for 2025 and Tips to Avoid Them

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What is SIM Swap Fraud?

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)

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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Phishing: Spot and report scam emails, texts, websites, and calls.

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