2019 Tech Resolutions
It’s a brand new year, and the topic on a lot of peoples’ minds is New Year’s resolutions. Why not make 2019 the year that …
Scam AdvisorySCAM ALERTS JANUARY 2019
Fake sextortion scam
Fake sextortion scam reports are still high. The email claims to have video footage of the target watching pornography and to release it if money is not paid. Get the latest advisory information
Tips & advice
Privacy on Facebook
To help you with your privacy on Facebook, we’ve put together a few things to think about. Facebook provides privacy setting options, so that people …
If you’ve been sent a non-consensual nude
It can be difficult to work out what to do if you receive a nude image or video of someone that was shared without that …
Advice for parents
Screen time
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
Screen time
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, …
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 …
Recent Work
Safer Internet Day 2019
Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally each year on 5 February and promotes the safe and positive use of digital technology. Coordinated in New Zealand by Netsafe, …
Don’t be a Nick
Today we launched a new digital campaign targeted at young people around the issue of sharing nudes online without consent – also known as image-based …
