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Major warning issued after surge in social media and email account hacks – how to protect yourself

There were more than 35,000 reports of social media and email hacking in 2024

The Independent UK

Warning issued about social media and email account hacking after reports jump

Action Fraud has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to enable two-step verification.

The Independent UK

Fraud warning after £1m lost in cryptocurrency scams

Personal details from a data leak were used to generate ‘fake Action Fraud reports’, Kent Police said.

Evening Standard

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Online shopping fraud losses up 20% to £56 million

Consumers reported 68,000 cases of online shopping fraud in the 2023-24 financial year.

Evening Standard

Police warning as hundreds of holidaymakers fall victim to booking.com scam

More than 500 people have fallen victim to a booking.com hotel scam

Evening Standard

Beware of Black Friday frenzy – UK issues an "urgent alert" as shopping scams surge

Brits lost over £11.5 million in online shopping scams in 2023. Here's all you need to know to avoid shopping scams this Black Friday.

TechRadar

Holidaymakers scammed as ‘stargazing domes’ turn out to just be muddy field

‘I was devastated, I burst out crying’ said one traveller tricked by £99 a night pods

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'SilkSpecter' hacking operation uses sophisticated ring of 4,700 spoofed storefronts to dupe shoppers looking for Black Friday deals—here's how to avoid getting scammed

Avoid getting 100% off your bank balance.

PC Gamer

Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day, says UK cybersecurity chief

Criminals using AI to trick shoppers as data shows more than £11.5m lost to fraud during festive period last year

The Guardian - UK

Cyber security chief warns Black Friday shoppers to be alert to scams

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has called on shoppers to take additional steps to protect themselves from fraud.

The Independent UK

Delivery of a costly camera put identity theft in sharp focus

An account had been opened in my name to buy it with 20 neighbours also targeted

The Guardian - UK

Authorities need to act over ‘high-end food fraud’, says scammed salmon firm

Chapel and Swan Smokehouse in Suffolk was target of similar fraud to Neal’s Yard Dairy cheesemakers

The Guardian - UK

Major fraud platform responsible for scamming 170,000 people in UK shut down

Of those who reported to Action Fraud, the average loss is more than £9,400

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis issues warning over the most common celebrity scams

One person lost £500,000 in a scam featuring Martin Lewis, others lost money in Taylor Swift related scams

The Independent UK

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Waspi women warned about websites saying they can claim compensation

Waspi chair Angela Madden said anyone who has given their personal data to a potentially fraudulent website should contact Action Fraud.

The Guardian - UK

Facebook refused to take down fake account, says TikTok star

Grace Wolstenholme tried to persuade Meta to take down the fraudulent page, which was trying to make money by copying her posts, for five months

Evening Standard

New £152million fraud website will stop victims being conned, says City of London Police chief

Criminals target Taylor Swift fans looking to buy tickets for her sold-out summer concerts in Wembley

Evening Standard

DWP warns about £750 cost of living scam

The government department says it will never email or text seeking personal information

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The Guardian - UK

HMRC has paid my £1,617.60 tax refund to an agent, but I don’t know why

Tax Returned has my money but there’s no way to make contact with it

Daily Mirror

Amazon Prime shoppers warned over fake websites that can drain your bank account

Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro revealed screenshots from two fake sites that look very convincing and urged shoppers to stay alert for scammers this Amazon Prime Day

Belfast Live

PSNI holiday scam warning as 105 cases reported in Northern Ireland

"These scams will not only leave people out of pocket, but also scupper their holiday plans."

TechRadar

Watch out - those Taylor Swift Eras tickets could be a scam

With millions expected to be battling it out online to secure tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, fans are being warned of scams.

Manchester Evening News

All Taylor Swift fans wanting to buy UK tour tickets issued scam warning

“A high-grossing, in-demand tour such as Taylor Swift’s is the perfect hunting ground for cybercriminals"

Daily Mirror

Retired financial advisor lost £80,000 in 'horrendous' crypto scam while his dad was dying

Simon Hoadley was convinced to start investing in cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic - but he ended up handing over £80,000 to unscrupulous scammers

Chronicle Live

Holiday warning as scammers use fake sites posing as Airbnb and Booking.com

Summer is the most popular time for scammers to strike as families hunt for a bargain getaway to the sun

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