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 …
Scam AdvisorySCAM ALERTS FEBRUARY 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
Unsolicited nudes
Unsolicited nudes are nude images or videos that someone has taken of themselves and sent to someone who didn’t ask for them or say that …
Privacy on Snapchat
Lots of people use Snapchat to keep in touch with friends online. We’ve put together some ideas about the types of information you might want …
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
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 …
Unsolicited nudes
Unsolicited nudes are nude images or videos that someone has taken of themselves and sent to someone who didn’t ask for them or say that …
Recent Work
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 …
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, …
