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Get Safe Online today launches a new, free ‘Self Help Tool Centre’, designed to save thousands from online scams. 

Get Safe Online today launches a new, free ‘Self Help Tool Centre’, designed to save thousands from online scams. 

Created for the public and small businesses, Get Safe Online’s Self Help Tool Centre enables anyone to access, in an instant, nine easy-to-use, free tools to protect themselves, their family, finances, devices and workplace from fraud and other online harms. It is recommended that they are used in conjunction with the information and advice found elsewhere on the Get Safe Online website – with the primary aim of helping people use the internet safely, securely and with confidence.
 
The tools include ways to check whether a photo has been cloned or not, if a company is genuine and if you have been a victim of a data breach, as well as guidance on how to store passwords effectively and a brand new way to investigate whether you are at risk of oversharing on social media.
Get Safe Online’s Self Help Tool Centre – located at www.getsafeonline.org/selfhelptoolcentre 
Whole School News

GOS: Ticket Fraud

Thousands of people in the UK fall for ticket scams every year. Don’t become another one: read our expert advice on avoiding #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets

Buy tickets only from the venue’s box office, promoter, official agent or reputable ticket exchange site #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets

Tickets advertised in places such as social media, online marketplaces and fan forums may be fake or non-existent. This is however authentic the seller may seem and whether they’re advertised at, below or above face value #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets

When possible, pay for tickets by credit card for increased protection over other payment methods #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets

Never pay a company or individual you don’t know for tickets by bank transfer. The responsibility for losses lies with you, and your bank isn’t obliged to refund your money #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets

Before buying tickets online check that the website is genuine (carefully enter the address yourself, not from a link) and secure (‘https’ and a locked padlock) and log out when you’re done. Check the site at www.getsafeonline.org/checkawebsite #TicketFraud

If you think you’ve been a victim of ticket fraud, report it to @actionfrauduk at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101 #TicketFraud http://www.getsafeonline.org/tickets