{"id":17895,"date":"2024-09-30T12:16:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T23:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/?p=17895"},"modified":"2025-02-13T08:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T19:51:31","slug":"stay-safe-online-with-geeksafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/security-safety\/stay-safe-online-with-geeksafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Safe Online with GeekSafe\u2122 \u2013 Your Essential Digital Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital world, online safety has never been more important. At Geeks on Wheels, we understand the need for a reliable defence against the ever-growing threat of online scams. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve developed <a href=\"\/geeksafe\/\">GeekSafe\u2122<\/a> \u2013 a membership designed to empower you. Providing the tools and knowledge to stay safe online, ensuring you can browse, email, and connect with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1-1024x645.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1-1536x968.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why We Created GeekSafe\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last 18 years of helping Kiwis with their tech issues, one challenge has become clear: scams are getting smarter and harder to detect. Many people believe they can recognise a scam. But, the reality is that scammers are using more sophisticated methods, including AI, to create convincing emails and messages.<br><br>In fact, 62% of Kiwis encounter scams monthly, with over $200 million lost to scams in 2023 alone. GeekSafe\u2122 was developed to give everyday internet users the tools they need to recognise and avoid modern scams. Think you&#8217;re skilled at spotting scams? 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The flagship benefit of the membership is our <strong>\u201cEmail it in\u201d<\/strong> service. If you receive a suspicious email or message, simply forward it to our expert team. We\u2019ll assess it using our extensive knowledge. We\u2019ll let you know if we believe it contains malicious content. The team will then outline exactly what characteristics we spotted, helping you avoid falling victim to future snares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to this, GeekSafe\u2122 members receive regular educational content, including our <strong>monthly GeekSafe\u2122 newsletter<\/strong>. This keeps you informed about the latest scam tactics, providing expert tips on how to spot and avoid online threats. You\u2019ll also get <strong>urgent scam alerts<\/strong>, sent whenever we detect a new or particularly dangerous scam, so you\u2019re always ahead of the curve when it comes to online safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2-1024x645.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2-1536x968.png 1536w, https:\/\/geeksonwheels.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/GeekSafe-Blog-2-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Could Benefit from GeekSafe\u2122?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GeekSafe\u2122 is designed for anyone who wants to improve their online safety. 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