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10th September 2013 Visitors to Get Safe Online are advised to look out for software updates from Microsoft and Adobe today, and if prompted, install them on your computers. For information and advice on software updates, click here This...
10 September 2013
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9th September 2013 A Manchester man has been arrested after it is claimed that he revealed the identity of the alleged victim of Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell in a Facebook post. For information and advice on responsible social...
9 September 2013
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5th September 2013 Today sees the launch of Get Safe Online's 'Switched On' campaign, aimed at helping parents and other adults responsible for children to ensure that their charges stay safe when on the internet. For...
5 September 2013
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4th September 2013 Sudents seeking accommodation have been urged to be careful after it has emerged that one in ten people have been scammed by a landlord or lodger. Read Get Safe Online's information and advice on safe property rental by...
4 September 2013
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3rd September 2013 A man who carried out online scams worth more than £300,000 has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Ironically, however, he may not have made a significant sum of money for himself. For information and advice on...
3 September 2013
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31st August 2013 A warning has been issued about the dangers of using unlicensed tanning injections and nasal sprays containing Melanotan, available on the internet. For information and advice on buying medicines online, click here The...
31 August 2013
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30th August 2013 Readers are reminded to be cautious about sending money to people they meet online, after a mother and daughter were jailed for a total of 27 years for running an internet dating scam. For advice on how to keep online dating...
30 August 2013
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