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Beware of HMRC text message about coronavirus tax rebate. It’s a scam

Scammers are sending out text messages claiming to be from the government or HMRC claiming UK residents can claim tax…

4 years ago
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Beware fake text messages in UK claiming you’ve “left the house 3 times today”

Those in the UK should be on alert for fake messages claiming they have been fined for leaving the house…

4 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Fake free pass for Netflix messages spreading on social media

Social media users should be on the lookout for messages claiming to offer free Netflix passes that – according to…

4 years ago
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Watch out for HMRC “arrest warrant” phone call scam

A surge of fake HMRC scam telephone calls are targeting UK victims that attempt to extort money on the threat…

4 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Watch out for UK government coronavirus “tax rebate” email scam

UK readers should be aware of a new spate of email scams exploiting the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that claim…

4 years ago
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Why clicking on Unsubscribe in a spam email is usually a bad idea

We all hate spam email, yet nearly everyone gets it from time to time. Yet despite our shared resentment, we…

4 years ago
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What is the “I Hacked Your Device” Sextortion Email Scam?

Imagine getting an email from someone you don't know, demanding money from you. And if you don't hand them over…

4 years ago
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New wave of sextortion scams target work emails

Another wave of sextortion scams hit inboxes recently, only this time the scams were delivered using the Emotet botnet, which…

4 years ago
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Microsoft fixes massive 99 security flaws in Patch Tuesday update

Ironically enough, only one day after this year's Safer Internet Day, comes one of Microsoft's biggest ever 'Patch Tuesdays', fixing…

4 years ago
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6 quick and easy tips for Safer Internet Day

For Safer Internet Day, we've picked out 6 really simple yet effective tips that will do a lot to help…

4 years ago