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.
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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.
These stolen details are being traded on the Dark Web
Action Fraud is warning the public to spot the signs of romance fraud ahead of Valentine's Day.
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.
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.
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.
This months scam update looks at the BA Data Breach, Computer Service Fraud and Fake Car Insurance.
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.
Action Fraud warns of 'get rich quick' scams occuring on social media and over the phone.
This months Scam Update looks at numerous text and email scams as well as a password sextortion scam and HMRC phone scams.
People found guilty of repeatedly uploading revenge porn will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.
The home secretary has announced £9m of funding to help fight criminals who use the dark web
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