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Watch our for “Council Tax Reduction” email phishing scams

Emails scams in the UK claim to offer the recipient a council tax reduction. The email appears to come from…

5 years ago
  • Facebook

Can you win £50 Costa voucher for sharing Facebook post? Fact Check

A Facebook page claiming to be from Costa Coffee UK purports that users who share and comment on a post…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

4 SCAMS that are exploiting US “economic impact payment” scheme

A variety of scams are targeting US residents after the news that most US tax-payers will receive up to $1,200…

5 years ago
  • In The News

Email scams claim you’ve been invited to video chat or conference

Email users should be aware of phishing or malware attacks that claim you've been invited to a video conferencing meeting…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

4 text messages scams about coronavirus you should avoid

We take a look at four text messages scams that have been spreading during the coronavirus outbreak. Scammers have wasted…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware of HMRC text message about coronavirus tax rebate. It’s a scam

Scammers are sending out text messages claiming to be from the government or HMRC claiming UK residents can claim tax…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware fake text messages in UK claiming you’ve “left the house 3 times today”

Those in the UK should be on alert for fake messages claiming they have been fined for leaving the house…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Fake free pass for Netflix messages spreading on social media

Social media users should be on the lookout for messages claiming to offer free Netflix passes that – according to…

5 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Watch out for HMRC “arrest warrant” phone call scam

A surge of fake HMRC scam telephone calls are targeting UK victims that attempt to extort money on the threat…

5 years ago
  • Coronavirus Hoaxes and Rumours

Watch out for UK government coronavirus “tax rebate” email scam

UK readers should be aware of a new spate of email scams exploiting the 2019 coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that claim…

5 years ago