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28 April 2022 in Scams

Have you spotted fake ads using Martin Lewis’s image?

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Action Fraud says it’s received more than 1,178 reports in three days about fake investment schemes fraudulently using Martin Lewis’s image. Have you seen them?

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22 April 2022 in Scams

Warning: fake supermarket Facebook posts shared thousands of times

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Spoof Facebook accounts posing as Iceland and Morrisons have had their fake posts shared tens of thousands of times. Have you seen them?

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5 October 2021 in Technology

What caused the Facebook outage?

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On Monday 4 October 2021 Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp suddenly went down. Kate Bevan explains what happened to the tech giant and what we can learn.

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24 September 2021 in Technology

It’s about time tech giants took more responsibility

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Major online platforms have access to some of the most sophisticated technology in the world, so why can’t they effectively protect people from harm when using their sites? 

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18 August 2021 in Technology

Opinion: Facebook spam is worse than you think

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Social media memes may seem harmless fun, but they’re a boon for scammers and ID thieves according to Kate Bevan. Do you agree?

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16 April 2021 in Technology

Opinion: technology has been a lifeline

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While tech is blamed for many of the world’s ills, I don’t think we should forget the good that it does: its connections have got me through the worst of a bleak year.

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16 October 2020 in Scams

Scam alert: fake Gymshark Facebook ads

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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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8 October 2020 in Scams

Beware scam Green Homes Grant social media adverts

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We first warned about Green Homes Grant scams in July, but fake adverts are continuing to appear. Our guest from Trading Standards Scotland explains what to watch out for.

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17 August 2020 in Scams

Scam watch: mystery ‘social score’ payment

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We were contacted when a member of the public spotted unauthorised transactions on their card. But what are these mystery ‘social score’ payments?

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1 July 2020 in Money, Scams

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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18 June 2020 in Money

Scam alert: Instagram ‘copyright violation’ message

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We’ve been sent a copy of an Instagram phishing direct message that claims a copyright violation has been detected on your account. Here’s what to look out for.

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4 December 2019 in Money

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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8 November 2019 in Money

EuroMillions impersonators move to scam emails

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Scammers are impersonating EuroMillions winners Frances and Patrick Connolly. Have you had this fake email arrive in your inbox?

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24 October 2019 in Money

Scam watch: lured by ‘lottery winner’ on Instagram

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An Instagram account has been sending private messages promising $50,000 of lottery winnings to its first 50k followers. It’s a scam, and this is how it works.

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