Online Safety Tips from TelKos The Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, but along with its benefits come numerous risks. Online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and can affect anyone – individuals, families or businesses. Therefore, information and caution are the main steps to stay safe in the digital world. What are online scams? Online scams are attempts to steal personal data, banking information, or money through fake emails, fraudulent websites, social media messages, or phone calls that appear to be trustworthy. The most common forms of fraud

• Phishing – emails or messages that appear to come from banks, companies or official institutions.
• Fake Websites – imitate genuine pages to steal credentials.
• Social media scams – offers that are “too good to be true”.
• Fraudulent phone call – request personal information or urgent payments.

How to protect yourself from online scams?

• Don't click suspicious links. - especially in unexpected emails or SMS.
• Check the page address (URL) – make sure it starts with https:// and is official.
• Do not share personal information. – banks and serious institutions never request this information via email.
• Use strong passwords. – combination of letters, numbers and symbols.
• Enable two-step verification (2FA) when possible.
• Keep your devices updated. – updates increase security.

Special care for children and family Children and young people are more exposed to online scams and dangers. Parents should:

• to talk openly about the dangers of the internet
• monitor social media usage
• teach children not to share personal information

The role of TelKos in online security As an internet service provider, TelKos continuously invests in secure infrastructure and modern technology to provide reliable and protected connections to its customers. TelKos doesn't follow trends, it brings them. – also in terms of digital security. CONCLUSION Online safety starts with awareness. By being informed and careful, we can avoid most online scams. The Internet is a powerful tool – use it wisely and safely.