Fraudsters are continuing to send victims their own passwords in sextortion scam
A sextortion phishing scam, first identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in July 2018, continues to be reported to Action Fraud in high numbers.
Young Adults often face different problems online
If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.
Coffee Meets Bagel dating app hack exposes private details of 6 million people
These stolen details are being traded on the Dark Web
Don’t invest your heart in a fauxmance: victims lose over £50 million to romance fraud
Action Fraud is warning the public to spot the signs of romance fraud ahead of Valentine's Day.
EE data breach ‘led to stalking’
An EE customer has said she was stalked by an ex-partner who worked at the firm, after he accessed her personal data without permission.
FEBRUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of fake HMRC phishing emails, Apple's eaves-dropping bug, comment scams on YouTube and how Instagram's sensitivity screenings.
JANUARY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this months edition, we're raising awarness of tv licence and fake tax phishing scams online, cold-call pension scams and how to turn off your location on Snapchat.
OCTOBER Cyber Scam Update Now Live
This months scam update looks at the BA Data Breach, Computer Service Fraud and Fake Car Insurance.
SEPTEMBER Cyber Scam Update is Now Live
This month the Scam Update looks at data breaches from Butlin's and Superdrug. Phone Scams and warnings from the DVLA and Financial Conduct Authority are included.
Cryptocurrency Fraud Warning
Action Fraud warns of 'get rich quick' scams occuring on social media and over the phone.
August Cyber Scam Update is Now LIVE
This months Scam Update looks at numerous text and email scams as well as a password sextortion scam and HMRC phone scams.
New Sentencing Guidelines For Revenge Porn, Stalking & Harassment
People found guilty of repeatedly uploading revenge porn will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.
£9 Million Pledged To Crack Down On Dark Web Criminals
The home secretary has announced £9m of funding to help fight criminals who use the dark web