This Global Money Week, we’re highlighting the importance of thinking critically about financial advice — especially online.
The digital world is packed with financial advice, from social media posts to the rise of ‘finfluencers’ (financial influencers), but how do you know what financial advice you can trust online?
Over 40 million people are affected by digital scams each year in the UK* via email, text, phone call, or social media. That’s why this week, we want to empower young people and adults to navigate financial advice safely, make smarter money choices, and manage their money with confidence.
Are you a digital finance detective?
Every day, we’re bombarded with online advice, tempting offers, and flashy influencers. But not all of it is trustworthy — can you spot the red flags?
Put your evaluation skills to the test with our free quiz in partnership with Visa! Answer 10 questions about online financial advice and choose the action that feels more natural to you. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find out your Digital Finance Detective type and get tips to sharpen your skills!
Follow along on social media
Throughout Global Money Week, we’ll be sharing helpful tips and guidance on our social media channels covering key topics such as:
- How to recognise scams
- Evaluating ‘finfluencers’ (financial influencers)
- How to spot AI content
- Viral money trends and spotting emotional triggers
Follow along with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook to stay updated.
Get involved and share your safety tips
Download our template and share your top tip to stay safe online. Got a great fact-checking resource? Know a secret hack to spot AI content? Have a go-to rule for filtering financial advice? We’d love to hear how you protect yourselves online.
Use the hashtag #ThinkBeforeYouFollow to join the challenge and don’t forget to tag MyBnk in your posts. Let’s work together to make the online world a safer, smarter place for financial decisions!
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