APRIL Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of account hacking, National Insurance scams, fake ticket sales and pension scams!
Young Adults often face different problems online
If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.
Pension schemes urged to step up reporting to stop scammers
The pensions industry is being called on to raise the alarm over suspected scams following a concerning long-term drop in reporting.
WARNING: National Insurance scam leads to surge in calls to Action Fraud
Action Fraud continues to warn the public about a National Insurance scam, after it received over 34,000 more calls last month when compared to February 2020.
Action Fraud warning as demand for tickets increases ahead of lockdown easing
Following the announcement of the easing of lockdown restrictions over the coming months, several festivals and concerts have been announced, with demand expected to be incredibly high. Some festivals have already sold out.
City of London Police warns public to keep online accounts safe from hackers
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, received 15,214 reports of email and social media hacking between February 2020 and February 2021 – 88 per cent of which were from individuals who had their personal accounts compromised by criminals.
First time victims of fraud go on to lose £373 million to repeat frauds – with victims of at least one investment fraud worst affected
Data from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) at the City of London Police has revealed that over £373million was lost by repeat victims of fraud in the financial year 2019/20, with the average repeat victim losing £21,121..
NHS text alerts for life-saving Covid jab
The NHS will begin texting people today inviting them to book their life saving Covid jab, making it quicker and more convenient to get an appointment.
MARCH Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of holiday scams, fake Royal Mail emails, Vaccine scams and fake supermarket giveaway scams!
Action Fraud warning as holiday bookings surge after lockdown exit plans announced
Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant against holiday and travel related fraud, as holiday bookings surge, following the Government’s announcement on how lockdown restrictions will be eased.
Growing concerns as Omegle has seen a 61% increase in traffic, with 3.7 million visits in December.
Omegle links random people for virtual video and text chats, and claims to be moderated - but has a reputation for unpredictable and shocking content.
Parents alerted to NurseryCam security breach
A webcam system that lets parents drop in and watch their children while at nursery school has written to families to tell them of a data breach.
Romance scams on the up during lockdown.
UK Finance is today urging the public to be vigilant and look out for friends and family to help keep them safe from romance scams this Valentine's Day.