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Help: Protect yourself online

Whether you’re trading online or just browsing for ideas, it’s important to that you stay informed and keep yourself protected.

How do I protect myself online?

In order to keep yourself safe online, you need to learn about:

Online fraudulent activities
Find out about the types of fraudulent activities so you know what to protect yourself against.

Personal protection
Find out how to protect yourself from fraudulent activities by looking after your personal details and belongings.

Protecting your computer
Discover the types of security protection software available for your computer.

Fraudulent online activities


Scams
Learn about scams targeting online traders and stay informed by visiting our Trust & Safety forums.

Methods of attack
There are a number of forms of fraudulent activity on the internet. Learning about these methods of attack will help you to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Cybercrime
Cybercrime is broadly used to describe criminal activity in which computers or networks either a tool, a target, or a place of criminal activity. Common forms of cybercrime are identity theft and financial fraud

Phising
Phishing involves pretending to represent a usually well-known or trusted organisation and sending misleading emails known as phishing emails. These are often known as spoof or bogus emails.

Identity theft
ID theft is when someone gathers and uses another person’s personal information, usually for criminal purposes. Find how to protect your personal information.

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