'Fake News'
‘Fake news’ is a widespread issue in the digital world, and it is overwhelmingly likely that both children and adults will be exposed to it online. In fact, a study from the Alan Turing Institute has found that 94% of people in the UK have encountered misinformation on social media and that is only the ones who were aware of it!
However, while some fake news is shared mistakenly by well-meaning individuals, it is also shared by scammers and other cyber-criminals to lend legitimacy to their con. While this presents a clear risk to children and young people online, the question remains as to how we can protect them against such tactics. Please read the guide below which offers expert advice on the specific ways scammers use misinformation and how to safeguard younger users against these techniques.