Further advice

It is far better to spend some time becoming aware, than regret it when having to deal with an avoidable fraud!

It is good to read and review guidance about common phishing attacks aimed at students, as well as guidance on how to identify phishing scams and what to do if you’ve followed a link within a suspected phish.

The Get Safe Online website (Link) has general advice about staying safe online and information about telephone and other types of scams.

Money Helper (Link) also has further information about telephone scams.

Follow the IT and cyber security best practices to help you stay safe online - see for example.

  • National Cyber Security Alerts - Link 
  • Virus scanning - Link 
  • Staying safe on-line - Link 
  • General email and virus scams advice - Link

Still need help?