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How to Stay Safe From Online Scams

Online scams are more convincing than ever. Here is how to spot them and protect yourself, your money and your accounts.

Published 16 June 2026 · Home Users · by the 365 Techies team — Microsoft Partners & Dell specialists, looking after Dorset since 1995

Scammers rely on urgency and fear — a fake delivery, a bank alert, a too-good-to-be-true offer. The best defence is to slow down and check.

The warning signs

Unexpected messages, pressure to act now, requests for passwords or payment, slightly wrong web addresses, and poor spelling are all red flags. Banks and genuine companies never ask for your full password or PIN.

Simple habits that protect you

Never click links in unexpected messages — go to the website directly. Use strong, unique passwords and turn on two-factor authentication. And if you are ever unsure, ask before you click.

Key points

  • Be suspicious of urgency and unexpected messages
  • Never share full passwords, PINs or codes
  • Go to websites directly, not via links
  • Turn on two-factor authentication

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