Phishing

  • Phishing

Audacious scam as crooks pretend to be Michael Jackson

There are sinister scams. Then there are silly scams. And finally there are entirely nonsensical scams bordering on absurdity. And…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Watch out for “order PCR test” scam SMS text messages.

Those with mobile phones should be on the lookout for text SMS scams asking them to order a PCR test.…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

5 common phone scams catching out victims in 2021

Scams that start with unsolicited phone calls are becoming increasingly common as many cyber-crooks are shying away from traditional phishing…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Beware text scams claiming from “NHS” offering a Covid Pass

People in the UK should be on the lookout for a new wave of fake text and emails being sent…

3 years ago
  • Facebook

5 scams that start with a simple Facebook friend request

Not talking to strangers is one of the earliest pieces of safety advice we get as children. And not adding…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

BBC Journalist records conversation with phishing scammer

In 2021, cyber crooks managed to scam a BBC journalist with a "failed delivery" text phishing scam which we've warned…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Beware of “You have new voicemail” scam SMS texts

Scammers are attempting to lure victims to phishing websites by sending text messages falsely claiming they have a new voicemail…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware fake “place a hold” or “account locked” Amazon emails

One frequent tactic employed by cyber-crooks is to send emails that appear to be from a legitimate company that tells…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Watch out for fake “missed delivery” text SMS messages

An extensive network of scam text messages is tricking recipients into visiting spoof websites by claiming the recipient has missed…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Beware BT Openreach phone scams claiming to upgrade, test or cut off Internet

Reports are on the rise in the UK of phone scams where crooks are calling victims claiming to be from…

3 years ago