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‘What are your most used words on Facebook’ app goes viral

A viral app on Facebook has got some people confused and worried, highlighting there is still lots to learn about…

9 years ago
  • Malware
  • Stay Safe Online

What is Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? Jargon Buster

We explain what a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) is, how it works and how you can help prevent them…

9 years ago
  • Pyramid Schemes
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The 36 books for 1 “book exchange” pyramid scheme debunked…

Last week we wrote about a pyramid scheme called the "kids book exchange" that claimed participants could receive 36 books…

9 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Can you get an iPhone 6S for £1? The Bait and Switch scam.

Have you ever come across a website purporting to offer the much coveted iPhone 6S for only £1? These scammy…

9 years ago
  • 419 Nigerian Fraud
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‘Military Romance scams’ on Facebook and email

Military romance scams are a common type of Internet romance scam, and they can be initiated on Facebook, through email…

9 years ago
  • Facebook
  • Malware
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware! ‘Dislike Button’ scams run amok on Facebook

For years, scammers have been using the lure of a 'Dislike' option as bait to catch Facebook users out, fooling…

9 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware of links claiming Amazon are hiring 80,000 new staff

Links are spreading on social media that claim online retailer giant Amazon are hiring 80,000 new staff with rates up…

9 years ago
  • Facebook
  • In The News
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‘The origin of your name’ spam webpage spreads on Facebook

What is the origin of your name? A website that has gone viral across Facebook is demonstrating how easy it…

9 years ago
  • Facebook
  • Phishing
  • Stay Safe Online

The top 5 Facebook scams of 2015

Despite the efforts of many, a number of scams have still been running riot across Facebook throughout 2015. And whilst…

9 years ago
  • Facebook
  • Stay Safe Online
  • Survey/Rewards Schemes

Tesco “£100 off coupon” links spread on Facebook

Links spreading on social media are purporting to offer readers a Tesco £100 off coupon. The links, like the one…

9 years ago