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Get Safe Online Welsh language site officially launched

November 7th 2019 The Welsh language version of the Get Safe Online website was officially launched earlier today. The announcement was made at a visit to Cardiff and The Vale College’s City Centre Campus by Rebecca Evans AM, Minister for...

7 November 2019

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Fraudulent Snapchat account promised ‘free money’

October 24th 2019 A Snapchat account called @freecashforu promised impossibly high returns for a £200 investment. Daily Mirror journalist Andrew Penman spoke to a victim of the scam who had been told she could enjoy a return of £1,700 after...

24 October 2019

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It’s Charity Fraud Awareness Week

October 21st 2019 Like all sectors, charities are susceptible to fraud and can be seen as easy target for criminals. Fraud and cybercrime is on the rise, which is why it is vital for charities of all shapes, sizes and types to protect their...

21 October 2019

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John and Sarah are most likely to overshare online

October 1st 2019 ‘John’ and ‘Sarah’ are the names of people most likely to overshare online. A poll of 2,056 UK adults – commissioned for Get Safe Online Week – reveals the top male and female names most likely to give too much...

1 October 2019

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Generation Z setting new standards for online safety

September 30th 2019 They’re drinking less, smoking less, and doing fewer drugs. Now, Generation Zs (adults aged 16-24) are claiming the crown as the most sensible online, according to research conducted for this year's Get Safe Online...

25 September 2019

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Scam warning after Thomas Cook collapse

September 23rd 2019 The collapse of travel group Thomas Cook has brought major concerns for its 150,000 customers currently on holiday abroad, and thousands of other people with future bookings. 22,000 jobs, including 9,000 in the UK, are also at...

23 September 2019

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Barclays warns students about money mule recruitment

September 19th 2019 Barclays issues warning to university students, as number of under-21s recruited as money mules nearly doubles New data from Barclays reveals that under-21s being recruited as money mules increased by 97% between 2016 and...

19 September 2019

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5 million pension savers could lose out to pension scams

August 7th 2019 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) are joining forces again this summer to warn the public about fraudsters targeting people’s retirement savings. This warning comes as new research suggests...

6 August 2019

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