Anonymous feedback apps
Anonymous feedback apps have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Whether you’re using Tellonym, Sarahah or another platform it’s important to think …
Content AlertAlert: Shopping Scam
Shopping Scam April 2019
Netsafe has received a large number of reports of SMS and email based scams pretending to be from popular retailers Read our advice about what to do if you or someone you know has been affected by this scam.
Tips & advice
Race-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your colour, race, ethnicity or nationality is not OK and there is help available if you’re experiencing it. If …
Gender-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your gender can make you feel isolated and alone, and in some situations it can make it feel …
Advice for parents
Screen time advice for parents
The internet has changed the way we work, rest and play. With so many ways to connect to friends, family and all kinds of content, …
Online grooming – for parents
If you need help right now contact Netsafe on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723), email help@netsafe.org.nz or by completing an online report form. If you or someone you …
What are teens doing online?
The advice and information is based on Netsafe’s research around how young people in New Zealand are using digital technology and what issues are on …
Online scams
Fake social media competitions
There are many legitimate competitions on social media, but unfortunately there are also scammers taking advantage of the large number of people who are on …
Common online scams
1. Cold calling scams While at times not technically an online scam, this is still one of the most reported scams we receive. Cold call …
Event ticket scams
Event ticket scams happen when tickets to an event are purchased from an individual or through a third party ticket resale website. The buyer later …
What's new from NetsafeLatest Content
Anonymous feedback apps
Anonymous feedback apps have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Whether you’re using Tellonym, Sarahah or another platform it’s important to think …
Race-based online abuse
Online bullying, abuse or harassment based on your colour, race, ethnicity or nationality is not OK and there is help available if you’re experiencing it. If …
Recent Work
Digital Self-Harm Report 2019
This research report presents findings from an exploratory study about the extent and nature of digital self-harm among New Zealand teens. Digital self-harm is broadly …
Quarterly Report + 2018 Overview
This quarterly report includes a snapshot of reporting for 2018. New Zealanders reported over 13,000 instances of online scams and fraud and $33M in losses to Netsafe last year – up from $10.1M in 2017.
Introducing our Youth Action Squad – YAS!
In August 2018, Netsafe started looking for a group of young people to create a Youth Action Squad – Y.A.S! We put the word out …
