- Location: Central Otago REAP, 14-20 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320
- Start Date: Wednesday 13th Aug, 2025.
- End Date: Wednesday 13th Aug, 2025.
- Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM.
- 1 Weeks.
- 2 hours per week.
Digital Literacy: Safer Shopping, Banking & Investing Online - Digital Netsafety Week Alexandra
Breakdown of course content:
- What does financial safety mean to you?
- Safer Online Banking
- Learn key practices for banking online safely (e.g., never sharing PINs, verifying requests)
- Safer Shopping Habits
- Explore how to check for https, padlocks, refund policies, and safe payment methods
- Activity: Examine a fake vs real online store.
- Avoiding Investment Scams - learn how to recognise investment scams and vet opportunities
- Activity: Review examples of investment offers – what are the red flags?
- What to Do When Things Go Wrong
- Where to go for support (e.g., Netsafe, bank, ID Care) - steps to take: refunds, reports, and Disputes Tribunal
Support Resources:
Netsafe NZ: netsafe.org.nz | 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723)
Banking Ombudsman: bankomb.org.nz
ID Care: idcare.org
**Remember, your money and personal info are worth protecting - let’s shop, bank and invest with confidence!
