Has your child converted their Instagram account to a business account? - 14 Aug, 2019

By Tim Mitchell

If your child has an Instagram account, here’s a new concern you should be aware of.

It’s arisen from the fact that over the last few months, the largest social media and photo sharing platform on the planet has been steadily extending its initiative to exclude the number of likes on posts. This is in response to concerns that social media...

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Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement - 06 Aug, 2019

By The Financial Conduct Authority

Scammers are targeting pension pots of all sizes. Make sure you know how to spot the warning signs and how to keep your pension safe.

Pension scams can be hard to spot. Scammers can be articulate and financially knowledgeable, with credible websites, testimonials and materials that are hard to distinguish from the real thing.

How pension...

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How to make your smartphone payments more secure - 11 Jul, 2019

By loveitcoverit

Results from our independent survey, looking into the use of mobile payments among British consumers, showed that a fair number of people don’t use mobile payment options due to concerns over security. This links to a general distrust of mobile security, as it’s not yet a fully-established options for a lot of consumers. But with mobile payments...

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Protecting Yourself When Shopping Online: 3 Quick Tips - 27 Jun, 2019

By CouponChief.com

Twenty years ago, getting people to trust online shopping was a huge hurdle for ecommerce. Would-be buyers were afraid to provide credit card and other personal information online. The situation has changed dramatically. Today’s online shoppers think nothing of filling out forms and providing data to ecommerce sites, social media sites, and even...

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Four ways to avoid scams when buying your jewellery online - 14 Jun, 2019

By Jack Jahan

With more and more of us making the majority of our purchases over the net, it’s important that you know just what checks you should make when shopping online. When it comes to buying jewellery, you’ll likely be spending quite a bit of money, so being exposed to an online scam could be devastating to your bank balance. In this article, I’ll be...

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Roblox – what is it, and how safe is it? - 04 Jun, 2019

By Mat Hasker

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How to make sure if a website is safe for browsing - 29 May, 2019

By Jason Chow, webhostingsecretrevealed.com

The Internet can be a great source of information but unfortunately due to its popularity has become a major source of criminal activity. According to the UK Office of National Statistics, an estimated 4.5 million cybercrimes were committed in England and Wales between March 2017 to March 2018.

Of course, these cybercrimes ranged a broad...

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Transfer money abroad safely - 14 May, 2019

By Sainsbury's Bank

Whether you’re buying a property overseas, topping up a foreign bank account, sending money to a family member abroad, or making regular transfers for a pension or mortgage, making international payments can be a stress-inducing task.

From fluctuating exchange rates and added fees to ensuring your payment transfer is secure - there are several...

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Making online friends the safe way - 01 May, 2019

By Chathurika Kahavita, Computer Realm

If you spend much of your time online, you should know that you are not alone. It is estimated that the average Briton spends around 24 hours each week on their smartphone or a similar device. Therefore, it makes sense that most people would start looking for friendships online as well.

Now, if this is something you are considering, there will...

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How to safeguard IoT gadgets at home - 24 Apr, 2019

By Chathurika Kahavita, Computer Realm

Could your smart fridge spy on you?

Smart speakers, CCTV cameras, smart thermometers, and even smart bulbs—our homes are now full of digital gadgets. The term “IoT” refers to all these internet-connected domestic items.

Sure, these gizmos make our lives convenient. However, the smart speaker in your living room could also give away personal,...

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