Phishing

  • Stay Safe Online

Beware scam “Account Suspended” messages on Etsy

Beware Etsy sellers - phishing scams targeting those who sell on the e-commerce platform are increasingly convincing, and the latest…

10 months ago
  • Twitter

Scammers & pranksters running riot after Twitter overhaul blue tick – In the News

Scammers, spammers and pranksters have been running riot on Twitter amid the platform's overhaul of its blue tick verification system…

2 years ago
  • Phishing

Phishing emails exploit rumours of Twitter’s plans to dismantle “blue tick” verification – Stay Safe Online

Amid rumours that "blue tick" Twitter accounts may have to start paying a monthly subscription fee or face losing their…

2 years ago
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Beware scam Michael Page phishing emails hitting inboxes

Cyber crooks are impersonating well known recruitment companies such as Michael Page to lure email users into downloading harmful files…

2 years ago
  • Phishing

Beware Facebook Messenger “government grant” scam links

A phishing scam is spreading through Facebook Messenger that is tricking Facebook users into giving up sensitive information (and even…

2 years ago
  • Phishing

7 SMS messages from your “bank” that are probably scams

Crooks are always looking for different ways to fool victims into downloading files they shouldn't be downloading and clicking on…

2 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware “bill has been paid, here’s a gift” scam text messages

Scam text messages are thanking recipients for paying their phone or utility bills by claiming to offer them a "little…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Instagram phishing emails. What they look like and how to spot them

Emails that appear to come from Instagram urging the recipient to click a link to rectify a problem with their…

3 years ago
  • Facebook

New Facebook phishing scam urges victim to share a SMS code to enter a lottery

Heads up. A new type of phishing scam on Facebook - that is already being used to target social media…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Here are the most popular HMRC scams you’ll see during tax season

If you receive emails, texts or phone calls claiming to come from the UK's tax entity - the HMRC -…

3 years ago