Let’s imagine this: you’ve just sat down with a cup of tea, comfortable in front of your laptop, breezing through your emails. A message lands in your inbox claiming to be from your bank or from someone you know. It looks genuine. The logo is correct. The language seems right. Yet… something feels off. That “feeling” is important. Because in the digital age, one of the trickiest threats isn’t always what meets the eye — it’s what’s pretending to be something else. This trick

Every year, late November brings two big shopping events that started in the United States: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Fake online stores, unbelievable discounts, and dodgy payment links often appear during this period, and all are designed to trick you into handing over money or personal information. The good news? A few simple checks can help you spot a scam before it spots you.

Remember when doing the shopping meant a trip into town, queuing at the checkout, and lugging bags back to the car? These days, you can buy almost anything from the comfort of your favourite armchair — from groceries and gardening supplies to gifts for the grandkids. It's marvellous, really. A few clicks on your computer or tablet, and it arrives at your doorstep.

Realising you’ve been scammed can feel awful — embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening. But you’re not alone, and there are clear steps you can take to limit the damage and protect yourself.

Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book — and it still works because it looks so real. A scammer pretends to be someone you trust: your bank, a delivery service, even a government office. Learn how to recognise the scam and protect your information.