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25 March 2013
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BBC Twitter feeds hacked by pro-Syrian Government group
Several BBC Twitter accounts have been hacked, the corporation reports. The breach represents the latest in a series of large corporate Twitter feeds to be affected. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The...
22 March 2013
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Payday lender loses licence
Online payday loans company MCO Capital Limited has had its consumer credit licence revoked by the Office of Fair Trading. The lender is no longer permitted to make regulated loans to UK consumers, with effect from Tuesday this week. The OFT...
21 March 2013
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New games console ‘testing’ scam
As gamers the world over eagerly anticipate the launch of the latest new consoles, scammers are cashing in on their excitement. For information and advice on safe social networking, click here The forthcoming release of Sony's Playstation...
18 March 2013
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Online banking fraud still on the increase
Fraudulent online banking activity continues to show a marked increase, according to figures released by Financial Fraud Action UK. For information and advice on safe online banking, click here The 12% increase - to £39.6m in 2012 from...
13 March 2013
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