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This month Action Fraud have given warnings about Computer Service Fraud Victims being re-targeted as well as Fornite Gamers being targeted for scams. WannaCry phishing emails and fake EE Text scams are also included.
115 emergency calls have been made and responded to through the scheme.
The warning comes as there is an increase in the number of reports to Action Fraud about this
The company has admitted a huge data breach involving 5.9 million payment cards and 1.2 million personal data records
As the number of scams reported last year grew, we highlight some of the investment scams to be aware of; and offer our top tips.
This month's Cyber Scam Update has gone live; just in time to mark Scam Awareness Month 2018!
Consumers received 3.9 billion nuisance phone calls and texts last year.
Warwickshire Trading Standards warn of emails directing residents to copycat websites to renew European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC).
This month, a spate of phone scams targeting elderly residents across the county; counterfeit goods for sale on Amazon's 'Marketplace' service, and 5-star reviews which online sellers PAY for, when no items have been purchased.
Action Fraud issues a scam warning as criminals look to target football fans looking to make the trip to Russia this summer!
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
If you need some advice dealing with cyber safety there’s always someone to talk to.
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