Fraudsters may attempt to steal your data amid today’s internet outage. If you receive calls or messages from reputable organizations, do not engage with them. Instead, reach out through official channels to verify their authenticity. It’s crucial to remain vigilant and share this warning with others.
Scam emails pretending to be from Apple’s iCloud service are resurfacing, employing various deceptive claims to lure recipients into clicking harmful links. These phishing attempts often warn users about full storage, payment updates, or suspicious account activity. Awareness is crucial, as this impersonation tactic by scammers is not new.
Facebook users are being warned about a new account hacking scam that could infect their devices with malware. Posts featuring phrases like ‘I can’t believe he’s gone’ and ‘I’m going to miss him’ are circulating on the platform. Although it might be tempting to click on the links to learn more, doing so could result in downloading malicious software. […]
Be careful if you use Facebook and get an apparent message from somebody you know which says, “Did you get a code?” or “Did you get the code? xx”. These are phishing attempts to get you to engage in conversation and are caused by the person giving an app access to messenger. If you’re worried […]
We have a report of suspicious activity last night in Blantyre. CCTV systems have captured a man pulling up to a house in a white unbranded van and apparently trying to deliver a package at 4.30am. Not by chapping the door, but walking straight up to the house and pretending to leave a small, handheld […]
Facebook users should be wary of a new account hacking scam that could leave your device infected with malware. Facebook posts saying ‘I can’t believe he’s gone’ and ‘I’m going to miss him’ are appearing on the social media platform. While it may be tempting to click on the links to find out what they’re […]
HMRC has warned that scammers are setting up fake accounts impersonating them and their customer service advisers on X (formerly Twitter). Some of the scam accounts are offering tax rebates while others ask customers to provide their personal and bank details. How to Avoid HMRC will never use social media to offer a tax rebate […]
Police are urging people to stay vigilant against scammers pretending to be police officers following recent calls made to residents in the Lanarkshire area. Victims are being told that a fraud case is being investigated or that someone has their bank card and ID. On some occasions, they are being provided with a false crime […]