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Our Primary School programme – Hector's World™ - launched in May 2024. An animated series created for children aged 5-10, it is supported by te reo Māori translations, classroom and home resources for educators and parents to use for free. Through our close work with schools and parents, we knew that younger education was needed. A recent parent survey told us that 30% of New Zealand parents had/would introduce the first internet-enabled device to their children between the ages of 5-7, long before social media use typically begins. You can see more insights like this in our Year in Review report here (link in bio) : https://cdn.sanity.io/.../c10b42b2a96a1c96ed33633e7f6f2d3..

k in bio)There were 28,468 online harm reports to Netsafe in FY24. This is a 25% increase from the previous year. 6,272 reports were categorised as harmful digital communication complaints. Netsafe is the Approved Agency to process complaints under the Harmful Digital Communications Act. 14,115 reports to us were fraud or scams, with reported monetary losses totalling $22,468,141. Netsafe continues to advocate for this scam support work to be funded. Read full report here: https://cdn.sanity.io/.../c10b42b2a96a1c96ed33633e7f6f2d3 (link in bio)

Today our annual AGM takes place with our members and so tomorrow we will share our annual review for FY24 with the public. With over 40+ pages of data, insights and case studies about the picture of online harm in New Zealand this year, it will also detail our activities both here and internationally, to combat it. Keep an eye on our social channels this week for the highlights.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to raising public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of disabilities. To try to support all our communities more inclusively, Netsafe has developed easy-read guides to help people stay safe online: https://netsafe.org.nz/parents-and-caregivers#plain-language-guides (link in bio) #disabilityinclusion

Black Friday is prime time for scammers, but you don’t have to fall for their tricks. Check out our helpful tips to shop safely, and make sure the sites you’re buying from are legitimate with our free website check tool: https://checknetsafe.nz/ https://netsafe.org.nz/online-safety-at-home/shopping-online-safely

StopNCII.org is a free tool designed to support victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse. For each piece of content, StopNCII.org will generate a digital fingerprint, called a ‘hash’ on your device. Participating companies will look for matches to the hash and remove any matches within their system(s) if it violates their intimate image abuse policy. #YourImageYourRules

With Fraud Awareness Week ending and Black Friday approaching, we want to remind you of key red flags to look for when shopping online. Online marketplaces are filled with great finds – but also scams. Spot the warning signs: 🚨Low prices that seem too good to be true 🚨Sellers asking for payment outside secure platforms 🚨Incomplete profiles Stay safe – use verified payment methods, meet in public, and trust your instincts. Don’t let scammers ruin your shopping experience. Discover more red flags to watch out for here: https://netsafe.org.nz/scams/facebook-marketplace-scams#example-scam-stories

We all love a great deal – but is it too great? Fake profiles, suspiciously low prices, and unusual payment requests are just a few red flags scammers use to reel you in. Play it smart, verify sellers, stick to secure payment methods, and meet in safe public places. Spot the scams before they spot you. Stay safe by completing our online learning module about marketplace scams: https://netsafe.org.nz/scams/facebook-marketplace-scams#example-scam-stories #fraudawarenessweek2024

Amid New Zealand’s cost-of-living crisis, scams are draining billions from our savings, with total scam losses over $2.3 billion in 2024 — equal to 0.6% New Zealand’s GDP. Our latest State of Scams in New Zealand 2024 report from Netsafe and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) exposes the scale of the issue, highlighting online shopping scams as the most prevalent scam type this year, surpassing identity fraud last year. You can read the full media release which links to the report on the news section of our website (netsafe.org.nz/our-work/news)

Today isn’t just about passwords – it’s about strengthening your online security! Join the global movement led by Global Cyber Alliance to encourage safer, stronger ways to protect your accounts. Let's make online security a priority on #MoreThanAPasswordDay and adopt stronger authentication: https://nonprofitcyber.org/nonprofit-cyber-releases-updated-guidance-on-passwords-to-mark-2nd-annual-more-than-a-password-day/

To end the week, we remind everyone of our tips for spotting scams from our easy SCAMS guide (created with support from Chorus): Surprise Control Access Money Stop and seek support You can watch our video below to learn more:

It’s almost the time of year to talk about staying safe while shopping. Before you hand over your hard-earned cash, you can try to make sure you’re buying from a trusted site. It only takes a moment to verify the website before you hit “buy”, but it can protect you from losing money or falling victim to fraud. ✅ You can use our free CheckNetsafe website checker tool to help decide if a site is safe to shop with peace of mind: https://checknetsafe.nz/