Tags: Online Safety
New Scam Detection Tool
Dear resident,
Today, Get Safe Online has launched a new scam detection tool on their website.
If you are suspicious of a text, email or message and you want to check if it is legit or not before responding, you can upload it to Ask Silver on the Get Safe Online website and whereupon it will return an indication of whether the communication is safe or a 'red flag' for fraud.
This can be accessed here:...
Posted: Tue, 7 Oct 2025
Keeping Kids Safe Online This Summer
Keeping kids safe online this summer
Dear resident,
Today's children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn't mean they always know how to stay safe in it. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, your guidance can make a huge difference. Our new leaflet, attached, provides some practical ways to help your child explore the internet with confidence and care this summer holiday.
Alternatively,...
Posted: Wed, 30 Jul 2025
Get Safe Online Back To Basics
This month Get Safe Online's campaign is 'Back to Basics' - providing tips and advice on how to stay safe online. Attached is a useful leaflet providing tips and advice directly from our team of experts.
If you'd like to learn more we'd also like to invite you to join an exclusive webinar that is taking place this Thursday 15th October at 11 am to raise awareness of the risks of going online and what...
Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2020
Get Safe Online Advice
Email has always been the fraudsters' favourite way to scam you. During the Coronavirus pandemic it's become even worse. Read our expert tips on how to spot and deal with a phishing email.
To see more about online safety during this uncertain time visit www.getsafeonline.org/safeemail or take a look at our new online leaflet attached.
Stay well and stay safe online,
The Get Safe Online Team
Attachments...
Posted: Tue, 19 May 2020
Staying Safe Online During Covid 19
You, Coronavirus and staying safe online
We all have enough to be concerned about from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. That's why our online experts have put together some top tips about how to protect yourself, your loved ones, finances and devices from the scams that are currently circulating. As well as advice about keeping yourself and your organisation protected whilst working from home.
To...
Posted: Mon, 30 Mar 2020
Keeping Our Children Safe Online
With schools now closed concern is being raised about online safety and young people as they will have extra time to surf the internet
If you need any further information please visit
https://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/help-and-protection-for-children/Pages/online-safety.aspx
or
Feel free to contact us for more information or support on onlinesafety@northamptonshire.gov.uk...
Posted: Mon, 23 Mar 2020