The Get Safe Online Alert system

Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

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Our website is a unique resource providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online.

It contains guidance on many other related subjects too – including performing backups and how to avoid theft or loss of your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Every conceivable topic is included on the site – including safe online shopping, gaming and dating... so now you really can stay safe with everything you do online.

Latest Get Safe Online Alerts

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Advice for keeping students safe online

Dear resident, If you have children or grandchildren going to uni this month, you might find our ...

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25/09/2025 16:33:36

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Keeping kids safe online this summer

Dear resident, Today’s children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn’t mean they a...

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29/07/2025 14:07:44

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Buying Tickets Safely Online

Dear resident, Every music and sports fan knows that often, tickets for gigs, festivals, big game...

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01/07/2025 17:54:25

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Using messaging apps safely

Dear resident, As well as being private spaces for chatting and sharing, messaging apps are widely...

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23/06/2025 18:33:50

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