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Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Alex Burnham, our Cyber Protect Coordinator was also present, providing attendees with advice around how to avoid scams and keep themselves safe online ✅💻 #CyberCrime
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
#NPTWeekOfAction | Our PCSO's have attended a number of events this week as part of #OPCADENCE. PCSO's Terry and Nicholls have been engaging with #CheslynHay boys brigade about community policing whilst PCSO Wilkes visited the 'Friendly Faces' community group in #Wombourne.
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
⚠️ These FAKE Temu emails have been reported 30,000 times!
✅ Always report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: [email protected]
ℹ️ Your reports have led to the removal of 268,000 scam sites
ALT Action Fraud has received 30,000 reports in the last six weeks relating to fake emails purporting to be from Temu, an e-commerce marketplace. The emails claim that the recipient can win free products by completing a quick survey. The links in the email lead to malicious websites designed to steal personal and financial information. If you have doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly. Don't use the numbers or address in the message - use the details from their official website. Your bank (or any other official source) will never ask you to supply personal information via email. Spotted a suspicious email? Forward it to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) - [email protected]
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
We are warning people to stay alert after fraudsters claiming to be police officers targeted elderly residents in the south of the county.
Read more, here: orlo.uk/SaFWx
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Some of the most common scams reported to @actionfrauduk involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim’s computer.
⚠️Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Thinking of buying some concert, festival or theatre tickets this Christmas?
🤔 Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, official promoter or agent, or a well-known and reputable ticket site.
Find out more: orlo.uk/Buf8I
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
💕 Met someone online who's asking you for money? Stop and think as it could protect you and your cash.
You can protect yourself by being mindful of how much information you share on your social media accounts 👉 orlo.uk/OpILi
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
💷 Investment fraud is where criminals will present credible looking online adverts, send emails, and create websites to advertise fake investment opportunities.
For the signs of a fraudulent investment, visit: orlo.uk/4OiDF
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim’s computer.
⚠️Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up.
actionfraud.police.uk/remote…
#12Frauds #Christmas
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Be cautious of anyone asking to use your bank account to transfer money. You could get a criminal record or even a 14-year prison sentence.
Read more on nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/m…
#DontBeUsed #DontBeaMule
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
❗️ Courier fraud is when victims receive a phone call from a criminal who is pretending to be a police officer or bank official.
🤔 Don’t assume a phone call is authentic just because someone knows your name and address.
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
🎁 During last year’s festive season, online shopping fraudsters stole £639 on average from each victim.
✅ Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication when shopping online, to confirm it’s really you making any purchases.
#12Frauds #SafeHolidays #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
💳 Cloned company scams affect both new and experienced investors. Fraudsters are impersonating the websites of real firms offering investments in stocks, cryptocurrency and ISA’s.
Learn to spot the signs ➡️ orlo.uk/Vkx6n
#12Frauds #Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
🤔Do you have your data backed up? Precious photos and information stored in the cloud?
⚠️ If you lost your phone, would you lose it forever? Ensure you have auto backups enabled.
For more information on how to do this, visit: orlo.uk/PWacF
#Christmas #ROCUWM
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
🎄 Elf-Approved Online Shopping Tips!
Ensure you check that websites are reputable before ordering online.
For more guidance, visit ➡️ orlo.uk/lCnSH
#Christmas #ROCUWM #NCSC
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
On the lookout for great clothing deals?
Make sure that you’re a safe-shopper and do plenty of research.
🧐 Look out for websites or account launched days/weeks ago – they could be fake
💸 Only use secure payment methods
#TakeFive
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
If a price looks too good to be true, it probably is.
If you’re looking to grab a deal in the #BlackFriday sales next week, only use trusted websites and take a moment to consider whether the listing is fake before parting with your money 💰
Staffordshire Police Cyber Protect retweeted
Courier fraudsters typically claim to be a police officer or bank official when making an unsolicited phone call to their victim.
Stop and think before handing over any personal or financial information #courierfraud
