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 …
Reporting notice Notice 14 February 2019
On Thursday 14th February we experienced a technical issue which affected our online reporting form. If you reported using our online form between 9.30am – 11.30am on the 14th of February your report will not have been received by the Netsafe team. If you think you may have been affected please call 0508 NETSAFE or email help@netsafe.org.nz. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Tips & advice
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 …
Privacy on Instagram
To help you with your privacy on Instagram, we’ve put together a few things to think about. Instagram provides privacy setting options, so that people …
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
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 …
Recent Work
One complaint doesn’t break an Act
Netsafe CEO Martin Cocker shares his thoughts about the Harmful Digital Communications Act, the media and free speech. Coverage of a high profile complaint under the …
Online Safety at The Crossroads
This article was written by Netsafe’s CEO Martin Cocker in the lead up to the 2018 Trans-Tasman Online Safety Conference – The Crossroads. One of …
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