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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
What to do if you think you have responded to a scam
Calm first steps for protecting money, accounts and personal information after a suspected scam.
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- TopicTopic hub
Online safety, scams and privacy
Guidance for recognising risks and using online services more safely.
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- ServiceService page
Online Safety
Help with scams, passwords, account protection and safer everyday use of online services.
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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
How to recognise a phishing email
A simple checklist for pausing and checking a suspicious email before taking action.
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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
How to check a suspicious text message
A simple way to pause, check and avoid using links in a suspicious text message.
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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
What to do during a suspicious phone call
What to say, what not to share and how to verify a call through a safer channel.
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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
A pop-up says your computer is infected: what should you do?
What to do when a scary pop-up says your computer has a virus or asks you to call support.
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- Learn articleOnline safety, scams and privacy
Understanding two-factor authentication
An introduction to the extra account check commonly called two-factor authentication.
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- Learn articleSmall business technology
How to verify changed bank details on an invoice
A calm payment check for invoices that arrive with new or unexpected bank details.
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- Journey6 step journey
Strengthen your account security
A calm beginner pathway for using stronger passwords, two-factor authentication and recovery planning.
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- Glossary termOnline safety, scams and privacy
Two-factor authentication
A sign-in method that requires two different forms of verification.
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- Learn articleDevices and everyday software
How to take and share a screenshot safely
Learn how screenshots can help with support, and what to check before sharing one.
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