| Identity fraud is on the rise |
Identity theft is when a fraudster steals parts of your identity, such as your name, address and phone number, in order to commit identity fraud. It was the most prevalent type of fraud reported last year according to fraud prevention service, Cifas.
It can happen to anyone and scammers are now using artificial intelligence technology to scale their attacks.
Our experts explain what you should do if you become a victim.
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| How to stop scam pop-ups on Windows
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Scam pop-ups on your computer are designed to cause panic, using urgent messages, flashing warnings and fake alerts to grab your attention. Click a link, and you risk handing over your personal information to fraudsters.
Our Tech Support experts have found an effective way to keep your data safe.
Follow their simple steps to adjust your PC settings and keep your computer protected. |
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| Shopping scam alert |
Purchase scams, where you pay for something you never receive, continue to lure victims in with tempting offers and adverts online.
Which? is warning online shoppers to be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true after spotting several scam ads this week. Find out what we discovered and how you can spot, avoid and report a purchase scam.
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| Scam sharer tool |
| You can make us aware of scams directly with our
scam sharer tool.
This month, we're particularly interested in hearing from you if you've been tricked into making a bank transfer to a fraudster in the last six months. Share your experience to help protect more victims of this terrible crime that has blighted so many lives. |
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Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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