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11th October 2013 A Croydon man has been jailed for phishing offences intended to defraud banks, financial institutions and their customers. For information and advice scam and spam emails, click here 27 year-old Olukunle Babatunde was...
11 October 2013
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8th October 2013 The City of London Police has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed to Muslims by Hajj travel fraud, and to encourage victims to report it to Action Fraud. For information and advice on safe...
8 October 2013
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8th October 2013 Mothers are more likely than fathers to ensure that their children are properly informed about safe internet use, according to a new survey. For information and advice on safeguarding children, click here. The study -...
7 October 2013
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7th October 2013 Four organisations have joined forces to publish a simple guide for consumers on how to keep their smartphones safe. We recommend that you view and download the guide to share with family members and friends who have...
7 October 2013
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5th October 2013 Ross Ulbricht, the man thought to be behind the online illegal drugs marketplace Silk Road, has been refused bail at a court appearance in San Francisco today. US prosecutors consider that he is too dangerous to be released...
5 October 2013
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3rd October 2013 Online vehicle fraud is costing this country over £1.6million per year, with an average loss in excess of £1,400 per victim. For information and advice on buying and selling vehicles online safely, click here The...
2 October 2013
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2nd October 2013 One of the world's largest networks of computers remotely controlled by criminals, has been partially disabled. For information and advice on keeping your computer safe from viruses and spyware, click here Global...
2 October 2013
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