GUEST SPEAKER - Jane Bearham GMCU
Online Safety
10 branches with 18,000 members
Member owned Credit Union
Full range of financial services
Reinvest profits back into the community
Been in the community for 70 years
Just got on board with the ‘Say no to Domestic violence’ campaign locally
Christmas is the time of increased activity online and therefore can be an increase in scammers online
If you notice any suspicious activity ring the branch immediately
Have strong passwords
Keep your devices up to date with software upgrades
Using a trusted network, no public wifi use
Shop with trusted sellers
Do a google search to reviews of sellers
Read through your rights as a buyer
Use secure payments - like Paypal
Check bank statements regularly
Social media stores and ads that are new - be cautious!
If you see something, freeze your card and start a dispute, contact your bank
Stay vigilant!'