Make sure you're cyber safe

Yolo lets snapchat users request anonymous messages from specfic friends or the wider public. 

A Government behind-closed-doors meeting will be the second involving social media firms, but will mark the first time the Samaritans have been involved.

They could also be banned from operating in the UK if they fail to act. 

The fictional online character 'momo', which was alleged to have encouraged children to self-harm, as been described as a hoax. 

Facebook-owned app promises changes to better shield users from self-harm images. 

Ofcom report comes amid fears over protection of children on social media. 

Social media platforms have been urged to take more responsibility for the "horrific amount of disturbing content" children are able to access online. 

In this months edition, we're raising awarness of tv licence and fake tax phishing scams online, cold-call pension scams and how to turn off your location on Snapchat. 

General advice on how domestic abuse is committed through technology with tips for support and help that is available. 

The report highlights the positives and negatives of social media with young people's well-being, identity, lifestyle, relationships, and fear of missing out

This month the Scam Update looks at data breaches from Butlin's and Superdrug. Phone Scams and warnings from the DVLA and Financial Conduct Authority are included. 

This months Scam Update looks at numerous text and email scams as well as a password sextortion scam and HMRC phone scams.