Scammers will try to trick or scam us, often with the intention of exploiting for financial gain. Scammers use a variety of ways to lure users into a feeling of stability, only to then be revealed as fraudulent. Young people can be particularly vulnerable when it comes to falling for scams, and it’s important to ensure that both you and the young person are ‘scam aware’ so they can respond appropriately if they come across an online scam.

To understand the different ways someone might try to scam, the usual persuasive methods to get you into a false sense of security and how you can protect you and your child’s personal information from falling into the hands of these scammers, visit the dedicated ‘Scams’ section on the Safer Schools NI App.