Stay Safe Online

  • 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

Facebook friend request from existing friend? Here’s what to do

If you have recently received a Facebook friend request from someone you're already friends with, we explain what to do.…

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
  • Privacy

3 ways crooks steal your Facebook or Twitter password

Keeping cyber crooks and hackers out of your online accounts is one of the most important facets of online security.…

3 years ago
  • Work-From-Home

Watch out for get-rich-quick scams called Oracle Trader

Get-rich-quick scammers are tricking victims into signing up for risky and unregulated trading platforms by using the otherwise legitimate Oracle…

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
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware scam phone calls from your “Internet Provider”

Scammers are calling victim's and tricking them into giving away sensitive information and installing malware on their devices by claiming…

3 years ago