It is not uncommon for legitimate organisations to have their data compromised, and when this happens it might mean your data has been affected. Find out what you can do if you have been caught up in a data breach. What happens to my data in a data breach? Sometimes the data may be made…
Netsafe has noticed a spike in reports from people who have had their social media profiles cloned by scammers who are using the new ‘cloned’ profile to impersonate the owner of the original profile – often they claim the person is now selling access to explicit content through a subscription service like Only Fans. Read on to…
People with large social media followers or a public presence are increasingly being contacted by companies or representatives to collaborate in exchange for a commission or free products. These offers are often genuine, although Netsafe is receiving more frequent reports from people being caught out in a scam. Read how brand ambassador or influencer offers could…
Netsafe receives a lot of reports from people about cold call scams – these are run by scammers who contact you on your phone. These scammers often try to sell you a fake product or service, or pretend to be from a legitimate organisation (like a telco) or a government agency. These scammers are trying…
There are so many conveniences to shopping online, but you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving out. The last thing anyone wants is a dud deal, products that never show up, or credit card details in the wrong hands. With a bit of know-how and planning,…
The Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is often used by scammers to trick people into giving away their personal details or paying money. There are several versions of the NZTA phishing scam and the following information will help you identify the common red flags – and explain what to do if you’ve fallen for an…
Netsafe has received multiple reports from people about card fraud phone scams. There is an influx of scammers claiming to be from credit card providers or banks calling about suspicious transactions on your card. Learn about how this scam works and what you can do if you receive one of these calls now. If you have been…
Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to impersonate or defraud people. These emails can look very real, and some will even use the branding and logos of a legitimate organisation to make the email seem genuine. Phishing…
Scammers often use different tactics to try to win your trust such as impersonating someone or an organisation you might know to try and convince you of their story. Find out more about how an impersonation scam works and how to stay safe now. HOW DOES AN IMPERSONATION SCAM WORK Online scams are sophisticated messages…
Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and engage with all the different types of technology on offer to help them stay connected and provides tips and advice about how to do it safely. Martin Cocker, Netsafe CEO,…
