Internet users told to apply common sense to avoid scams

Tuesday, 12 January 2016 00:00

Don't fall for internet pranks and scams - apply some common sense instead.

That's the advice from Manx Telecom following a Facebook prank featuring a false image of Orca whales in Peel Bay.

The picture was shared a number of times - many believed it to be from a credible source.

Product manager at MT Ian Barker says it's important to know when something appears too good to be true:

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