Protect yourself

Practical steps drawn from official consumer-protection and law-enforcement advice. Each guide links to the original sources.

How scammers use cloned voices and fake video calls, and what official agencies advise you to do.

What to do if someone creates or threatens to share fake intimate images of you, based on official guidance.

How to recognise deepfake adverts that use famous people to promote investment scams.

What parents and carers can do about the risks of AI chatbots and companion apps for children and teenagers.

How to limit the damage an AI agent can do with your files, accounts and money.

Steps to take if a chatbot or AI search tool spreads false information about you.

What to know and do if you are stopped, accused or banned because of a facial recognition match.

Your options when an automated system makes a decision about you, such as refusing credit or a job application.

What not to share with chatbots and AI apps, and how to limit how your conversations are used.

What safety agencies say about driver-assistance features and robotaxis, and how to report a problem.

How to avoid fabricated citations and other AI errors in court filings, reports and professional advice.

Simple checks before you believe or share a shocking video, image or claim.