Are you at risk from Cyber Crime?
Are you at risk from
Cyber Crime?
Our police checked volunteers will visit you in your own home free of charge to advise you on how you can stay safe online
- WHAT IS CYBER CRIME?
- CYBER AND SCAM PREVENTION ADVICE
- HOW TO CHECK PRIVACY SETTINGS
- SIGNPOSTING TO OTHER ADVICE AND RESOURCES
- HOW TO REPORT ISSUES
- HOW TO RECOGNISE SCAM EMAILS
We are a registered charity providing FREE advice to help you feel secure online
call 0300 777 0157 or visit www.bluelamptrust.org.uk
Stay Cyber Safe
DO
- use strong passwords, three unrelated words, eg mapfishpen
- regularly check your social media privacy settings and how your data is being used and shared
- be extremely cautious if you’re asked for money
- use up-to-date anti-virus and anti-malware software
- make sure operating systems and apps are up-to-date on computer, tablet and phone
- challenge – genuine companies would never ask for financial information, passwords or log in details when contacting you
- be cautious of internet chats, there’s no guarantee you’re speaking to who you think
- Turn on two-factor authentication if available
- regularly back up your data
DON’T
- post personal information online or over email e.g. address, email address, phone number and bank details
- use debit cards to pay online. Use third-party payment method, like Apple Pay, Paypal or a credit card, as they offer an extra layer of protection against fraud
- plug unknown devices into a laptop or computer
- open attachments or click on links in emails or texts from senders you don’t know
- do banking, online shopping or anything that requires you to enter login details while using public WiFi
- buy security software in response to unexpected calls, messages or pop-ups
- add or accept ‘friend’ requests from people you don’t know
- give out your password
For more details call Cyber Bobby on
0300 777 0157