AUGUST Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of PayPal phishing scams, fake HMRC tax refunds, an investment fraud alert and fake Netflix emails!
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In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of PayPal phishing scams, fake HMRC tax refunds, an investment fraud alert and fake Netflix emails!
Action Fraud is warning the public about phishing emails, sent out by criminals, claiming to be from PayPal.
Investment fraud alert following reports from people falling victim to Ponzi-style schemes.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Test and Trace Scams, ticket fraud, o2 smishing texts and holiday scams!
Fake links are being sent asking for personal information.
New warning from UK Finance around Coronavirus holiday scams.
Action Fraud are urging people to be wary of fraudsters selling fake or non-existent tickets to events.
Ofcom will not hesitate to impose fines on social media firms who fail to deal with harmful content, its new boss has said.
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant and take extra care when shopping online.
Scammers are now targeting people on the popular picture sharing app.
Fake fines and testing kits and bogus requests for donations are among coronavirus-related scams targeting the public, officials have said.
Top tips on how to avoid scammers posing as NHS contact tracers.
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