Social engineering

Social engineering is when scammers trick people into giving away personal information. They want passwords, bank details, to install harmful software on your computer or to convince you to send them money.

• Don't open suspicious emails: if an email looks odd, don’t open it or its attachments. If you’re unsure about the sender, do a quick Google search to check if they are real.
• Update your security software: keep your antivirus and antimalware programs updated. Make sure they are working and scan your computer  for possible infections.
• Verify requests for information: if you get a message asking for passwords or financial information, check with the company directly. If the message was from a friend, give them a call to make sure it really is them.
• Beware of great offers: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be careful when it comes to bargains.