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How to spot a scam

Recognise the signs someone is trying to scam you, and learn how to check if a message you have received is genuine. Recognising online scams Cyber criminals may contact you via email, text, phone call or via social media. They will often pretend to be someone (or an organisation) you trust. It used to be […]

How to report online attempts to steal your money

With scams spiking during lockdown, here are some of the ones to know about – and how to get support Fresh warnings have been issued over a new scam that claims payment is required for a package to be delivered. The latest con involves the victim receiving a text message from “Royal Mail”, claiming that […]