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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.

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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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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

Don’t tell the world your whereabouts 24/7 – turn off your location settings if you aren’t using the map or GPS system on your device at the time

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! #WarksCyberProtect

Updates contain important changes to improve the performance, stability and security of the applications that run on your devices. Installing them ensures that your software continues to run safely! #WarksCyberProtect

A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, full password or to move money to another account! Take Five to Stop Fraud! takefive-stopfraud.org.uk #TakeFiveStopFraud #WarksCyberProtect

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! #WarksCyberProtect

If you receive any unsolicited communication, whether it's a cold call, email or a text message, NEVER give out any personal or financial information. If you are in anyway suspicious, it is most likely a scam! #WarksCyberProtect

NEVER click on a link in a suspicious email requesting personal or financial information. If you are unsure, go to the actual secure website and check your account from there. #WarksCyberProtect

‼️🚨 Warning from Action Fraud as criminals continue to target the elderly! ‼️🚨 #WarksCyberProtect cybersafewarwickshire.com/warning-from-a…

Sep 21

A strong password is crucial to protect your email account from hackers and the wealth of personal information found in your inbox. Keep this information safe and add two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security! #WarksCyberProtect