SEPTEMBER Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition we're raising awareness of fake delivery texts, T-Mobile data breach, Vaccine passport scams, fake Asda gift cards and more!
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In this month's edition we're raising awareness of fake delivery texts, T-Mobile data breach, Vaccine passport scams, fake Asda gift cards and more!
The majority of "smishing" fraud attempts have come through the blitz of parcel delivery texts sent out during the Covid crisis.
More than 40 million T-Mobile customers have been hit by a US data breach, the company has admitted.
Action Fraud has received over 700 reports from members of the public about fake emails purporting to be from the NHS.
In this month's edition we're raising awareness of fake pet adverts, NHS test and trace scams, Bogus romance investment fraud, and fake natwest emails and more!
Action Fraud is reminding animal lovers to take extra care when buying a pet online, as new figures show more than £2.5 million has been lost to criminals through fake pet adverts.
Fake competitions claiming to offer Alton Towers and Center Parcs breaks are proliferating on Facebook
New warning about scams related to NHS Test & Trace
Action Fraud is warning romance seekers to be cautious when using dating platforms, as new data reveals criminals have already conned over £15 million out of unsuspecting lovers with bogus investment opportunities.
Due to a rise in local reports, #CyberSafeWarks want to provide the residents of Warwickshire with information and advice on the dangers of sextortion scams, protection advice and where to report if you’ve fallen victim!
In this month's edition we're raising awareness of ticket fraud, tax credit scams, scam calls "matching" mobile numbers, vaccine passport scams and more!
New warning from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB)
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.
If you’re the victim of a cyber crime, or you know of a current online scam, report it here.
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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
Please take a look at @natonlinesafety 's brilliant new guide on the mighty Minecraft as it isn’t totally immune to #OnlineSafety risks. Their updated #WakeUpWednesday guide brings trusted adults the lowdown on this established children’s favourite ⛏ #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Mac? Here's how you can protect it against the latest threats: apple.com/uk/privacy/con… #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Samsung device? Here's how you can make sure you're protecting it against the latest threats: samsung.com/global/galaxy/… #WarksCyberProtect
Have you got a new Android device? Check out these tips on how to protect it against the latest threats: safety.google/security/secur… #WarksCyberProtect
A backup could be the difference between a pass and a fail. For how-to-guides on enabling backups on your devices, visit: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top… #WarksCyberProtect