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Stay safe online, kids

Don't take short cuts with your online safety.

If you need to access your online bank, credit card account or building society, type in the address or use your bookmark – never click on a link in an e-mail. That could take you straight to a clone site run by criminals.

Never use a telephone number from a financial institution given in an e-mail – that could be part of a con, too. Take a couple of seconds to look it up. And take the time to update your security and virus software. If you haven't yet got around to installing anti-spyware programs, take a few minutes out to do this - it'll be worth it.

And if you're accessing your social network account or any other account at an Internet cafe or WiFi location, make sure you're not overlooked – crooks can shoulder-surf you to note your passwords.

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