Spamming scum fire out phishing frighteners By Richard Speed An unusually large wave of phishing emails was spewed out this morning, with recipients warned that all their devices had been…
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Sharp rise in fake TSB text messages and phishing emails
Action Fraud is warning the public about a sharp rise in fraudsters sending out fake text messages and phishing emails claiming to be from TSB. Since the start of May,…
Action Fraud reports show £6.7 million lost to holiday booking fraud
A report compiled by Action Fraud, which is run by the City of London Police, reveals the scale of reported crime and exposes the common tactics used by fraudsters. The…
The top 8 frauds to watch out for in 2018
A new report from NatWest has identified the top ways they expect fraudsters will try and get their hands on people’s cash in 2018. NatWest has worked with research agency…
Fraudsters offering fake Government grants
ndividuals and businesses are being warned to watch out for cold calls and online contact from fraudsters who are offering victims the opportunity to apply for Government grants for an…
Action Fraud launches 24/7 helpline to combat cyber attacks against businesses, charities and organisations
46% of businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack between 2016-17. Businesses experiencing a live cyber attack should call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 and follow the instructions. Live…