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  • Sun Traps: Don't let this year's scams ruin next year's holiday!

    Here’s what you need to know about holiday fraud and how to avoid it... Credit cards offer fraud protection, making it easier to dispute unauthorised charges. If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud For further reading on holiday fraud, check out our other blogs . Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • On your marks: be careful of ‘too good to be true’ deals

    However, our advice - as always - is to be cautious of ticket fraud! Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, have released new data that reveals that in 2023, more than 8,700 people reported they had been a victim of ticket fraud, with a total of In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Why cybercriminals target business Facebook pages - and what to do about it

    pages and abusing the Business invitation/notifications features to push phishing that leads to ad fraud and security posts repeatedly cite “page theft” and resale as an explicit motive. 4) To enable larger frauds The scale & trends - why the risk is rising Account takeover and social-platform-focused fraud are increasing If you are a victim of fraud or cybercrime in the UK, report it to Action Fraud or call 0300 123 2040 Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Spoofing: How to spot it and protect yourself

    it works, and how you can protect yourself - using advice based on guidance from UK police, Action Fraud The goal:  Trick you into paying fraudulent invoices, resetting passwords, or downloading malware. 4. to 7726  (free spam-reporting service) Suspicious emails:  Forward to report@phishing.gov.uk  (NCSC) Fraud or attempted fraud:  Report to Action Fraud If money has been lost:  Contact your bank and report to Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Want to follow England at EURO 2024? Be careful of ‘too good to be true’ deals

    However, our advice - as always - is to be cautious of ticket fraud! Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, have released new data that reveals that in 2023, more than 8,700 people reported they had been a victim of ticket fraud, with a total of In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Children used as ‘Money Mules’ by criminals in social media scam

    number of cases of any council area in the country, and West Midlands Police saw nearly 3,000 cases of fraudulent indicating 'money mule behaviour' - last year between January and September, according to stats from UK fraud "We have recently relaunched our free Fraud and Cyber Awareness mobile app to provide additional protection "People can also visit our Fraud and Security Centre for advice and information." Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Ghost Brokers: who ya gonna call?

    Ghost broking, a type of insurance fraud where fake or unlicensed brokers sell invalid insurance policies Ghost broking is a form of insurance fraud in which unauthorised or counterfeit brokers deceive unaware In the UK, for instance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)  and Action Fraud  accept reports on ghost investigating ghost broking cases, working alongside the police to reduce cases of fraud. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Phishing emails: what you need to know (and do)

    What is an example of email fraud? Email fraud - commonly known as phishing - is when attackers craft deceptive emails to trick you into Yes - merely opening an email  (or emailing a fraudulent 'open tracking' pixel) can alert scammers that If you’ve suffered financial loss or possible hacking, report to Action Fraud  - online or via 0300 123 Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Derbyshire Constabulary's campaign against scams targets Black Friday shoppers

    inboxes full of emails offering discounts in the lead up to Black Friday, Derbyshire Constabulary’s fraud-fighting In their anti-fraud campaign #SockItToTheScammers, Derbyshire Constabulary have used a colourful sock puppet called Claude (rhymes with fraud, get it?) The constabulary’s Fraud Protect Officer Tammy Barnes explains: “By taking a moment to ‘Stop’ before Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Protecting your business from online crime during the festive season

    handling holiday orders, customer inquiries, and festive promotions, the potential for online crime and fraud Common types of online scams and fraud 1. Fake Invoices and Payment Fraud Scammers send fake invoices that look genuine, often requesting immediate Monitor Transactions Closely Fraud Detection Tools:  Use AI-based tools to identify unusual patterns Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Is your business a tasty target for cyber criminals this Easter?

    Who to contact for support Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England They provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet You can talk to their fraud and cybercrime specialists by calling 0300 123 2040. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • The Cyber Bulletin: spider caught by police

    Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

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