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Did you know that in Scotland you can report a scam to Consumer Advice Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) or visit consumeradvice.scot. If you've lost money to fraud call the police on 101, or contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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Did you know you can report scam text messages by forwarding them to 7726? Stay safe by not clicking on the link, blocking the number and deleting the message. #staysafeonline #scamsmart
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A reminder about the Facebook ‘Is that you?’ scam? It's a private message that appears to be from a Facebook friend but is actually a hacker sending a dodgy link to a video or photo to entice you to click. Delete any suspicious messages like the one below #staysafeonline
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Did you know that in Scotland you can report a scam to Consumer Advice Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) or visit consumeradvice.scot. If you've lost money to fraud call the police on 101, or contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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Did you know you can report scam text messages by forwarding them to 7726? Stay safe by not clicking on the link, blocking the number and deleting the message. #staysafeonline #scamsmart
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'New Payee' scam masquerading as TSB. Watch out for this scam text....#scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Watch out for scammers using social media surveys to access personal details. They may offer free vouchers or products which may never arrive. You can block and report someone on social media! Just click the 3 dots at the top of the post. bogusbuster.org/reporting...… #scamsmart
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Do you know how to protect yourself from a phone scam? Check out our handy tips and all the ins and outs of common phone scams at bogusbuster.org/how-to-ident… #staysafeonline #scamsmart
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Watch out for this scam posing as Royal Mail #scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Watch out for this recruitment scam circulating on WhatsApp. #scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Did you know that in Scotland you can report a scam to Consumer Advice Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) or visit consumeradvice.scot. If you've lost money to fraud call the police on 101, or contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
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'New Payee' scam masquerading as TSB. Watch out for this scam text....#scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Did you know you can report scam text messages by forwarding them to 7726? Stay safe by not clicking on the link, blocking the number and deleting the message. #staysafeonline #scamsmart
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Watch out for this delivery scam posing as Royal Mail #scamsmart #bogusbuster #staysafeonline
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Tip: your bank will never call unexpectedly to ask for details like your PIN, password or to ‘move money’ to a safe account. Fraudsters can be highly convincing and convey urgency. Ask yourself ‘Is this call genuine?’ and hang up if unsure. See more at bogusbuster.org.uk
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A quick way to find out if your online accounts has been compromised #staysafeonline @actionfrauduk
Do you want to find out if one of your online accounts might have been compromised? Here’s a quick and simple way to check: haveibeenpwned.com #StudentSafety
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A reminder that delivery scams are still circulating. Be on your guard! #scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Watch out for this scam posing as Royal Mail #scamsmart #staysafeonline
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Watch out for this recruitment scam circulating on WhatsApp. #scamsmart #staysafeonline
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