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Posted on 10th September 2020

Bank branch staff and police team up to stop £19 million of fraud in first half of 2020

Bank branch staff worked with the police to stop £19 million of fraud in the first half of 2020 through the Banking Protocol.

Young Adults often face different problems online

If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.

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Posted on 4th September 2020

SEPTEMBER Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of PayPal scams, fake Netlix emails, investment scams and fraudulent tax refund emails!

Posted on 26th August 2020

Pension savers claim over £30 million lost to scams as regulators urge footie fans to show scammers the red card

New warning from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Pensions Regulator.

Posted on 20th August 2020

Over £44,000 lost to a PayPal scam that uses hacked Facebook accounts to lure victims

New alert from Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau regarding PayPal scam.

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Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.

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Go to Victim Support if you need any emotional and practical help recovering as a result of a cyber crime

Software and app updates provide bug fixes & security updates as well as improving system stability. Security Updates are very important because older security can make you more vulnerable to attacks! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud #CyberCrime

A strong password provides essential protection from financial fraud and identity theft. One of the most common ways that hackers break into computers is by guessing passwords! It is recommended to have 3 random words with a number and punctuation! #CyberSecurity #CyberProtect

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Please take a look at @natonlinesafety's brilliant new guide on the multiplayer game, #Overwatch! From talking to strangers to in-app purchases, the free #OnlineSafety guide provides tips on making sure your kids play safe! 👊🎮

Check that the sites you are browsing are secure and that the connection is encrypted. Look out for a small padlock symbol in the address bar and a web address beginning with https:// as the s stands for secure! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud #CyberCrime

Delivery companies will NEVER send unsolicited emails or texts to customers requesting information regarding packages, invoices, account numbers, passwords or personal information. Do not click any links in these texts and emails! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack

Computer hardware can fail, data can be corrupted, computers can be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Data backup to an external hardrive or cloud-based storage can help you protect and restore your data when something goes wrong! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #ActionFraud

Cybersafe want everyone to talk more about how to protect themselves from fraud & cyber crime. Don’t assume your friends and family know the latest scams. #Tell2 of them offline and play your part in disrupting criminals! #CyberProtect #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #CyberCrime