Not everyone we speak to online is genuine or means us well.

There are many ways both the young, adults and elderly alike are vulnerable online.

Online scams, targeted harassment and the sketchy side of the internet have been a risk of internet use since its roll out to homes back in 1997.

Being aware of the risks and knowing what to do if you encounter something unusual can help eliminate issues that can become threatening or out of control.

There are shadowed industries with the solid aim to cause harm and destruction online, to their advantage.

Learning how to navigate online risks can be life saving.

On this page there will be a collection of informative resources and examples of risks online to aid the reader in how to identify something nefarious and how to avoid it and protect yourself.

The internet can be a wonderful place of global connection, a space where the discussion of ideas can thrive and the access to vast libraries is open to all at the click of a button. It is a valuable tool that can build ideas, knowledge and an informed society.

It can also be weaponised and used in ways that are destructive and harmful.

Really Reliable Resources

https://saferinternet.org.uk/

Some stories and accounts below this point may be extreme and upsetting. Please read with awareness that the topics may be distressing and suited to a more mature audience. Avoid if emotionally delicate.