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Quick cyber safety tips
Six small checks that can help protect your accounts, money, and personal information.
Use unique passwords
Important accounts should not share passwords. Turn on multi-factor authentication where available.
Keep codes private
Never share OTPs, PINs, CVVs, passwords, or recovery codes through a message or call.
Inspect web addresses
Check the full address before entering account details or making a payment.
Install trusted updates
Keep your phone, browser, and apps updated through their official stores and settings.
Pause when pressured
Urgency and secrecy are warning signs. Stop and verify independently before acting.
Know the warning signs
Common online scams
Recognize the pattern, then choose a safer next step.
Suspicious payment links
Unexpected requests to pay immediately through an unfamiliar link.
Job and task scams
Offers that request an upfront fee, deposit, or sensitive account details.
Fake investment offers
Guaranteed returns, secret tips, or pressure to act before an offer disappears.
Impersonation messages
A supposed friend or organisation asks for secrecy, money, or a verification code.
Phishing messages
A message creates urgency and sends you to a lookalike sign-in page.
Shopping scams
An unrealistic discount or unknown seller pushes payment outside the platform.
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