Community
Ask, share and help each other stay safe online
A friendly place to get a second opinion on something that worried you, warn others about a scam you’ve seen, and share what worked. Anyone can read. A free account lets you post.
What you can do here
Pick a room
Every discussion lives in one of these. Choose the one that fits and have a look around, or start something of your own.
Free tools to check something
Got a message, link or call you're not sure about? These are free to use.
imabi Travel Guardian
The UK's free personal safety app, keeping communities safer on the move.
ScamAvert
Real-time scam detection, helping people check suspicious websites, messages and calls before they act.
Just Ask Willow
A free, friendly scam checker. Paste a link, email, phone number, company name or message and Willow explains in plain English whether it looks safe.
Keep your accounts safe
Apps that help stop other people getting into your accounts.
Authentiq8 Me
Sign in with your fingerprint or face instead of passwords and text codes, helping protect your accounts from phishing and stolen passwords. Free for personal use, with plans for businesses.
Organisations making communities safer
Local, safeguarding and community partners we work alongside.
LANPAC
Lancashire Partners Against Crime, working together to reduce crime and make Lancashire safer.
No Whispers Community Interest Company
Child sexual exploitation (CSE) and child criminal exploitation (CCE) awareness training, helping communities safeguard children and young people.
Community guidelines
Be supportive and respectful
Everyone is at a different stage of their online safety journey. Encouragement goes a long way.
No fear-mongering
Share facts and experiences calmly. Avoid language that could cause unnecessary panic or anxiety.
Share experiences, not risky advice
Talk about what worked for you, but avoid giving specific technical advice that could put others at risk.
Report suspicious posts
If something looks like a scam, phishing attempt, or inappropriate content, please report it to us.
Hear about new scams before they reach you
Every Monday: the scam worth knowing about this week, what it looks like and what to do. Free, two minutes to read, and you can stop any time.