Had a friend or relative get in touch out of the blue asking for money? Things might not be all they seem. Here’s why you should stay vigilant.
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Beware Facebook ‘friends’ requesting cash
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Why isn’t Facebook doing more to stop scams?
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In April 2018, Martin Lewis felt he had no choice but to sue Facebook for libel. We explain why, and ask why Facebook isn’t doing more to prevent scams.
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Would you join the Bank of Facebook?
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Were you astonished to hear the news that Facebook plans to launch its own cryptocurrency? Would you trust it with your cash?
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Are you data-aware?
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It’s more important than ever to know who is using your personal data, and why. Our guest from the Information Commissioner’s Office explains more.
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Facebook Messenger: have you been sent a scam?
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Ever had your Facebook account cloned? Scammers have been reported using the details of your friends to trick you into sharing your personal data.
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Do you know your online marketplace rights?
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Online marketplaces offer bargains from the comfort of your home, but your rights are different depending on where you buy. Should you proceed with caution?
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Was your Facebook account accessed by attackers?
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Facebook announced at the end of last week that around 50 million people’s accounts could have been accessed by attackers. I was one of those people – were you?
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Has the Cambridge Analytica scandal prompted you to #deletefacebook?
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We all know that joining the likes of Facebook means giving up certain personal information. But the Cambridge Analytica scandal has revealed a much darker picture of how our data is treated…
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Your view: is it OK to send electronic greetings cards?
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Last Saturday’s convo about price increases on stamps pulled out some interesting insights into your views on sending greetings cards – or rather, avoiding electronic greetings cards… (more on electronic greetings cards…)
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Social media scam tricking public into money laundering
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Social media: a valuable tool for the digital age? Or is it just another channel for marketers and scammers? Warnings from the Financial Fraud Bureau show it’s more important than ever to stay safe online…
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Through the hacker’s eyes: how to be secure on social media
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Our investigation into ID theft saw information from social media sites used to obtain a credit card under false pretenses. Ken helped us mine the user profiles – here are his tips for preserving your privacy online.
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By letter, phone or tweet – what’s the best way to complain?
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We all know the frustration you feel when you’ve been badly treated by a company. Not only should you complain – you also really need to vent your anger. But what’s the best way to make your views heard?
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Phones before friends? It’s phubbing annoying
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Lots of us do it. And not just in the privacy of our own homes. We do it on dates, we do it in pubs in front of our friends, we even do it at weddings. What are we all doing? Phubbing…
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Sneaky scam emails claiming to be from your bank
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Two thirds of Which? members have had a scam email falsely claiming to be from a bank or social network. Are scam emails clogging up your inbox?