Combating cybercrime

A friend of mine recently advised me to remove my date of birth from my Facebook profile. At the time, I thought he was being ‘anti-social’ but thinking back now, maybe not.
The news says that beyond the recession, there’s a new wave that’s hitting us and it’s Cybercrime. IMRG first reported more than 3.5 million online crimes were committed last year in the UK. Then the government set up Police Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU), to tackle the increase of everyday Internet fraud.
And now, according to this article by the Times, according to McAfee, the anti-virus software maker, the volume of internet viruses, the web criminal’s weapon of choice, has almost tripled in the past year. The vast majority were attempts at stealing money.
Scary stuff – but what’s all this got to do with BT Tradespace?
For one, we care. In fact, to be completely cheesy (but honest) – ‘your safety is our safety’. So it’s important that we pass these messages on to you to make sure you’re being extra safe when using the Internet.
But more importantly, it’s a chance to point out that the very essence of our website is that it’s all about relationships based on trust.
Dealing with businesses on BT Tradespace means you have the opportunity to get to know the business before you buy. So if you’re shopping online, check out the seller’s Tradespace, ask about them in the community, read their reviews or view their ratings to help make up your mind.
On the other hand, if you’re a business, the best way to build trust is to ensure your Tradespace does the talking for you. Blogging regularly will create a dialogue but keep it honest and relevant to what you do. Make sure that your profile, business description and details are accurate and updated. Get your customers to leave reviews and testimonials on your site – all of the above helps to build that all important trust and show you off as a good egg.
To give you the best support – we’ve put together two useful guides. Check them out!
- A guide to shopping online on BT Tradespace
- How to sell safely online