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Posted on 4th June 2021

Scams warning for tax credits customers

Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs will arrive in the post this week.

Young Adults often face different problems online

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Posted on 3rd June 2021

JUNE Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of phishing, fake Currys email, Holiday scams and and investment fraud!

Posted on 27th May 2021

New figures reveal victims lost over £63m to investment fraud scams on social media

Figures released by the City of London Police show criminals continue to use popular social media apps to advertise investment scams and contact potential victims.

Posted on 4th May 2021

MAY Cyber Scam Newsletter

In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of holiday scams, fake British Gas emails, pension scams and and fake DVLA emails!

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What we do

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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Tip of the week

Be safe across all of your internet connected devices – including appliances, tablets and phones – not just your computers

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's great guide on Loot boxes which can offer rapid gaming progress, but – to many – look uncomfortably like gambling. Mounting costs and possible scams are among the #OnlineSafety risks in their #WakeUpWednesday guide. 🛡 #WarksCyberProtect

⚠️Criminals are using hacked social media accounts to post indecent images of children. Read the full alert here 👇 cybersafewarwickshire.com/hacked-social-…

Jul 29

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's new guide on the increase in young people’s screen time over the holidays. This means more potential exposure to #OnlineSafety harms. Can your child find all the tips on their #WakeUpWednesday summer safety poster? ☀ #WarksCyberProtect

‘Friend in need’ scams costs Whatsapp users £1.5 million! A convincing WhatsApp scam where criminals pose as a friend or family member in need has cost victims over £1.5 million this year. 📱💰 #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/friend-in-need…

Jul 19

Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's guide on Steam! It’s a hot-spot for gamers, but could youngsters get their fingers burned? 🔥🎮 Their guide on #WakeUpWednesday checks out the games distribution platform Steam for potential #OnlineSafety threats ⚠ #WarksCyberProtect

Ready to do your weekly online shop? Check out our top tips on how to shop online safely: actionfraud.police.uk/shoponlinesafe… #WarksCyberProtect

Urgent-sounding messages that ask for your personal or financial details are a common tactic used by criminals. If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it here: ncsc.gov.uk/information/re… #WarksCyberProtect

Have you got a new Windows device? Here's how you can protect it against the latest threats: support.microsoft.com/en-ae/help/401… #WarksCyberProtect