Make sure you're cyber safe

Action Fraud is warning the public to make sure they’re not barking up the wrong tree this Christmas, as animal lovers have lost almost £2 million to fake pet adverts since March.

New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about courier fraud.

Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as victims report losing £242,000 to criminals purporting to be from parcel delivery company DPD since June.

Malicious emails purporting to be from sandwich company Subway UK are being reported by multiple sources, including consumers and security researchers alike.

New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) about computer software service fraud.

The UK is set to issue Facebook, Google and the other tech giants sets of rules customised to each firm, and penalise them if they fail to obey.

 Action Fraud, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator are warning the public to remain vigilant when making charitable donations this Christmas.

Online Shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.

The international vaccine supply chain has been targeted by cyber-espionage, according to IBM. 

Federal investigators have some tips to help people avoid being scammed in the coronavirus pandemic once a vaccine arrives and as treatments grow.

 The number of investment scams has quadrupled since the first UK lockdown began in March with fraudsters using more sophisticated tactics.

 In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Festive online shopping scams, Fake penalty charge emails, PayPal phishing scams and Fraudulent HMRC tax refund scams!