Safer Internet Day

Today, 8 February 2022, marks Safer Internet Day. 

Cyber crime is one of the fastest growing crimes and fraud offences in particular have become more regular as criminals have becoming more sophisticated. Their skills have been excelled as a result of the pandemic moving many of our interactions online.

  Tips to stay safe from cyber criminals

• Never open attachments or links in emails you suspect aren’t from a legitimate source
• Don’t give out personal information unless you are 100% sure who you are talking to. Remember organisations such as your bank or the police won’t contact you and ask for personal details.
• Contact companies directly if you think you’ve been contacted suspiciously. Find a number for the company from a bill or the internet and contact them. A legitimate company won’t take offence if you do this. A cyber criminal will provide you with a fake phone number, or not disconnect the call to convince you they’re legitimate.