Police database flagged 9,000 cybercrime reports as 'security risk'
Reports were quarantined by software designed to protect fraud bureau’s computer system, watchdog told.
Action Fraud have received over 400 reports in two days.
Action Fraud have received over 400 reports in 48 hours about emails advertising scam investments in Bitcoin platforms.
Fraudsters are promising high returns and using fake celebrity endorsements and images of fake news stories to entice people into investing. The links in the emails lead to websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial information.
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