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Beware the mistaken identity “wrong number” text message scam

There has been an uptick of "mistaken identity" text scams spreading whereas scammers – posing as attractive members of the…

2 years ago
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Beware “call to cancel” email scams claiming you’ve been billed for a product

Have you just received an unexpected confirmation email come through to your inbox confirming a recent purchase... only it's for…

2 years ago
  • Facebook

New Facebook phishing scam urges victim to share a SMS code to enter a lottery

Heads up. A new type of phishing scam on Facebook - that is already being used to target social media…

2 years ago
  • Facebook

Crooks targeting fans of social media stars and influencers by replying to comments

Cyber-crooks continue to target Facebook users who follow certain Facebook pages by targeting their comments on posts. We take a…

2 years ago
  • Phishing

Here are the most popular HMRC scams you’ll see during tax season

If you receive emails, texts or phone calls claiming to come from the UK's tax entity - the HMRC -…

2 years ago
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Beware “Look what I found” scam links on Facebook Messenger

Facebook users should be aware of messages seemingly sent by friends over Messenger that contain a link attached to the…

2 years ago
  • Facebook

Scammers are targeting comments on viral “tag a friend” Facebook posts

A number of different types of scammers on Facebook are targeting comments made by users on popular public Facebook posts.…

2 years ago
  • Phishing

How to avoid this convincing Spotify phishing email

Users of the music streaming service Spotify should be aware of a convincing phishing scam spreading between inboxes claiming the…

2 years ago
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How to protect your webcam from hackers – 6 simple tips

There is a contemporary online adage that says if something is connected to the Internet, it can potentially be hacked.…

2 years ago
  • Facebook

The ‘UPS Delivery’ Facebook Marketplace scam. How it works.

Crooks are attempting to scam online sellers by pretending to be interested in items for sale and claiming they will…

2 years ago