#WhoIsSam Campaign Encourages Parents & Carers To Protect Their Children Online
The campaign begins after the National Crime Agency (NCA) warn that sex offenders are increasingly using live online streaming platforms to exploit children.
Young people often use the internet in a completely different way to older generations. Find out what could make you vulnerable online, and how to stay safe.
The campaign begins after the National Crime Agency (NCA) warn that sex offenders are increasingly using live online streaming platforms to exploit children.
Trusted Flaggers on the site say there could be up to 100,000 predatory accounts leaving indecent comments on videos of young people
Offers for mobile phones, clothes, shoes and jewellery are the most likely to be fraudulent, according to the Action Fraud group
The 2016 breach was hidden by the firm, and saw them pay hackers £75,000 to delete the breached data.
Prince William's task force is encouraging young people to take a stand against cyber bullying; with the launch of a new website and a national action plan.
Children as young as nine have contacted the NSPCC’s Childline complaining of being tormented by name-calling, blackmail and death threats posted publicly on social media profiles and blogs.
Crimes reported to Police in England & Wales involving online activity totalled 55,000 last year. Stalking & harassment offences were the most reported crime.
Malicious communication is defined as sending a letter, or electronic communication, with intent to cause distress or anxiety.
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Research shows that under 25s are now more than twice as likely to be caught out by phishing scams than baby boomers; and suffer a greater impact if they do fall victim. The most common email scams are also revealed!
The idea - which is in its early stages - is being examined by Financial Fraud Action UK, and has backing from the Home Office. It would let worried individuals dial 555 for help.
Warwickshire Trading Standards have received more complaints from young people about bogus photographic or modelling agencies
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
If you use public Wi-Fi regularly, consider getting a VPN for your device
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