An advert appearing on Facebook doesn’t mean the retailer behind it is genuine. Here’s why it’s important to do your research before heading to the checkout.
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Scam alert: fake Gymshark Facebook ads
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Scam alert: fake Currys PC World Facebook page
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A scam Currys PC World page claims it’s giving away Samsung TVs for free, but the page is fake and just wants to draw you in – here’s why.
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Scam warning: fake Clarks Shoes websites
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We’ve been made aware of fake adverts for Clarks Shoes circulating on Facebook. Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for to avoid being scammed.
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Scam watch: passwords harvested by fraudster
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A member of the public contacted us after following a link via Facebook Messenger to what they thought was a video. Have you been sent this scam?
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Beware Facebook ‘friends’ requesting cash
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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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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…