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Share: About Scam

Scam Alert: Don’t Fall for Impersonation Tricks Scammers are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to trick people into giving away personal or financial information. One of the most common methods is impersonation, pretending to be from a trusted source such as a government agency, a well-known business, or even a charity. They may contact you claiming to represent: The Police Department, Anti-Corruption Agency, or other government bodies A bank, telecommunications provider, or e-commerce platform A charity or emergency service Some even use technology to spoof phone numbers, making it appear as though the call is coming from a legitimate organisation. What Scammers Might Say: "You are under investigation," or "You owe money or have committed a crime." "Your account has been compromised. We need to verify your information." "You’ve won a prize, but you must pay a fee to claim it." "Your computer is infected and needs urgent fixing."...

How-To: Shop With Confidence

Smart & Safe Online Shopping: Tips to Protect Yourself Online shopping has become part of everyday life — convenient, fast, and often more affordable. However, it's important to stay alert and shop wisely to avoid scams and fraud. Here are some essential tips to help you shop safely online: 1. Shop Only on Trusted Platforms Always use reputable and established platforms like Shopee, Lazada, eBay, Amazon, or official brand websites. These platforms typically offer: Buyer and seller protection Clear refund/return policies Reliable dispute resolution processes Avoid purchasing from unknown sources such as forums, random social media posts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), or shady websites. A legitimate online store should provide clear information including: Business or owner identity Company background Contact details Physical store address or registered office Customer support options 🔍 Tip: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you're unsure, don't buy...

How-To: Be More Secure Online

In today’s connected world, safeguarding your online accounts and personal data is more important than ever. Here are six simple but powerful ways to enhance your digital security: 1. Use Unique and Strong Passwords Never reuse passwords across different accounts. For example, if your Facebook account is compromised, a unique password will prevent hackers from accessing your email or other platforms. A strong password should: Be long and unpredictable Include a mix of letters (upper and lowercase), numbers, and symbols Avoid common patterns like password123 or qwerty ✅ Example of a strong password: G89?klz01?8955hjk Consider using a password manager to help you generate and store complex passwords securely. 2. Turn On Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification, such as: A one-time code sent to your mobile phone An authenticator app Biometric data (fingerprint or face recognition) With 2FA en...

Share: Morse Code

Morse code is a method used in telecommunication to encode text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes or dits and dahs. Morse code is named after Samuel Morse, an inventor of the telegraph. International Morse Code, also known as Continental Morse Code, encodes the 26 English letters A to Z, some non-English letters, the Arabic numerals and a small set of punctuation and procedural signals (prosigns). There is no distinction between upper and lower case letters. Morse code can be transmitted in a number of ways: as electrical pulses along a telegraph wire, as an audio tone, a radio signal with short and long tones, or as a mechanical, audible, or visual signal e.g. a flashing light  or even a car horn. Some mine rescues have used pulling on a rope, a short pull for a dot and a long pull for a dash. Morse code is transmitted using just two states - on and off. Historians have called it the first digital code. Morse code may be...

Share: Phonetic Alphabet

The phonetic alphabet is a list of 26 words, for each letter of the alphabet. Each word represents the letter that it begins with. The phonetic alphabet is often used to clear up any misunderstanding over the pronunciation of letters, e.g. a “M” for a “N” or a “B” for a “P”. In certain countries, there is no standard phonetic alphabet. Instead, contact centres often use names and cities to identify letters, e.g. A - Adam, B - Boy, C - China, etc. Notes: * First introduced by NATO in 1955. * The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Phonetic Alphabet is currently officially denoted as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet (IRSA) or the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) phonetic alphabet or ITU (International Telecommunication Union) phonetic alphabet. * The NATO Phonetic Alphabet is also known as telephone alphabet, radio alphabet, word-spelling alphabet, or voice procedure alphabet.