Are bots taking over your subscription and or members area of your website? How do you know and what does it look like? In business we are regularly updating our websites, uploading new socials to interact with our customers and replying to site enquiries, there is little time to have a private life after your business day is done. Yet we must be aware of bots abusing our sites, and protect our consumers against the scams which may harvest their credentials. So what is reall

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Sussex police are calling on friends and family to protect the vulnerable from an elaborate drain scam where fraudsters are claiming to be from the local council and requesting funds to repair communal drains. More than 35K has been stolen and reported in June alone. For the full story BBC Warning after £35k stolen in drain scams across Sussex - BBC News

What to do if you suspect your device has been infected? Is your antivirus product telling you it has found an infection? If you suspect an infection run an antivirus scan to see what it detects. If you don't have antivirus, unusual operations include: Look out for pop-up boxes. If you have flashes of boxes, several one after another within seconds on your screen, that is your antivirus closing an attack. Something is trying but not succeeding. At this point keep your updates

Advance fee fraud, also known as loan fee fraud, is a prevalent scam in which people are tricked into paying a charge to secure a loan. Typically fraudsters request small amounts ranging from £25 to £450. Once paid the loan never materialises. If you have applied for loans scammers may well target you and appear to be from reputable companies. What to look out for: Pressure to secure the funds by bank transfer, crypto, or vouchers are huge tells. They may say your payment

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According to National Trading Standards (NTS) and Ask Silver, a free platform for checking consumer scams, criminals are 'poisoning' AI models like Chat GPT and other large language models (LLMs) which are website equivalent to Chat GPT, so that these models recognise scam websites and suggest them to consumers conducting online searches. The problems then becomes we are so reliant on our trusted AI platform that we then consider their recommendations to be "safe". Research i

£625,000.00 had been paid for work that was not necessary, poor quality or never completed. In Epson a brother and sister Mr and Mrs Newton were pressured to pay £148,000.00 for work on the external elevations of their home and sadly the worst part is that the work didn't need to be completed. Trading standards and Essex Police uncovered an organised network which was operated by Lee Cross from Romford at the centre. The network used multiple bank accounts to fraudulently ste

TikTok users are being cautioned to be vigilant against tax scams following the arrest of two men in east London related to a suspected scheme involving £153 million in fraudulent claims. Two Brits both in their early twenties have been accused of enticing UK residents into providing their tax information as they provide financial benefits through the app. HMRC is urging social media users to be vigilant, and if posts promise ‘risk-free’ rewards look at what they are requesti

West Midlands Police Force wants to speak with them in connection to a fraud investigation involving a man who was persuaded to give up his bank cards. The unnamed innocent gentleman thought he was handing over this bank cards to a secure courier, unfortunately the fraudsters went into Birmingham City Centre and purchased a new IPhone and made multiple cash withdrawals, racking up over £3000.00. If you can help with this investigation please contact West Midlands Police Force

Two people have been arrested in connection with a vehicle scam operating in Worthing. The scammers are targeting the vulnerable and elderly. Multiple reports in Worthing have been forwarded to the police by victims being targeted by a man and a woman who claim their vehicle has been hit. They collect the victims' information and offer a fake repair estimate, urging them to pay in cash rather than filing an insurance claim. The police have been informed about this matter and

In today's digital age, the internet is a double-edged sword. While it offers countless opportunities for connection, learning, and commerce, it also presents a breeding ground for fraudulent activities. From phishing scams to fake online stores, the risks are ever-present. Understanding how to identify these threats is crucial for protecting yourself and your personal information. This guide will walk you through the key signs of online fraud and provide practical tips to he

Scams are everywhere, and they can happen to anyone. Whether it's a phone call from a supposed government agency or an email claiming you've won a lottery you never entered, the tactics used by scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Understanding how to recognize these scams is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones. In this post, we will explore common scams, how they operate, and practical tips to safeguard yourself against them. Understanding Common

Scams are everywhere, and they can happen to anyone. Whether you’re shopping online, receiving a phone call, or even checking your email, the risk of falling victim to a scam is ever-present. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers reported losing over $3.3 billion to fraud in 2020 alone. This staggering figure highlights the importance of being vigilant and informed. In this blog post, we will explore essential strategies to protect yourself from