A FEW MINUTES CAN KEEP YOU SAFE ONLINE, SAY POLICE

Greater Manchester Police is urging people to take five minutes and learn how to protect themselves as part of Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 10 February).
 
The Force has seen a significant increase in crimes that have a digital link, both online and on social media and is calling on people to take a few minutes to find out how to stay secure.
 
Officers from the Force’s cyber-crime team will be at the Force Museum to share key safety tips from 1-2pm on Tuesday and we will holding a Twitterchat at 2pm to answer questions about online security. You can join in on the discussion using #AskGMP and follow @gmpolice.
 
Detective Superintendent Mark Smith, responsible for tackling cyber-crime, said: “It only takes a few minutes to read through the guidance and learn how to protect yourself and your family online.
 
“Every day we see incidents where people are targeted by fraudsters, conmen and bullies and it doesn’t need to happen. Many people are still getting to grips with the technology developments and I want them to give five minutes today to check out suitable guidance.”
 
Guidance is available on the GMP website www.gmp.police.uk, here is also extensive information on safety and security at www.saferinternetday.org.uk

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